Social Worker - Behavioral Health Hospital

Careers With Purpose

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Facility : Bemidji Behavioral Crisis Ctr

Location : Bemidji, MN

Address : 3220 Hannah Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Shift : 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 40.00

Salary Range : $30.00 - $36.00

Department Details

Come join our Behavioral Health Hospital team as a Social Worker! You will be part of a supportive, tight-knit team delivering high-impact care in a state of the art crisis center. Enjoy competitive pay, full benefits, and growth opportunities within one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems all in the heart of beautiful northern Minnesota.

This is a Full-Time Position, Monday through Friday, with no nights, weekends, or major holidays.

Job Summary

Provides supportive services / counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economical concerns of patients / clients / residents and families / caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning by coordinating and planning programs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of medical situations. Coordinates healthcare programs among patients / clients / residents, families / caregivers and psychosocial and healthcare teams / communities. Demonstrates knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages.

Responds to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics policies and procedures alongside the appropriate state laws. Develops appropriate plan of care for patients / clients / residents and families / caregivers by obtaining resources from the social, health and human services agencies. Provides referrals, current information and / or education regarding programs and services available. Demonstrates commitment to the organization by utilizing time effectively, participating in special projects / assignments and exhibiting flexibility when necessary. Demonstrates professionalism by participating in care conferences and transitional rounding, serving as an advocate. Demonstrates efficacy in critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making. Possesses written and verbal communication skills while establishing a rapport with patients / clients / residents, families / caregivers and communities and healthcare teams / communities. Displays independent judgement. Actively participates with the healthcare teams.

Depending on department may be providing social services for donors and transplant recipients.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.

Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice :

In Minnesota :

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or other allowed credential based on Minnesota statue

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit benefits .

Sanford is an EEO / AA Employer M / F / Disability / Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number : R-0231879

Job Function : Care Coordination

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