Social Worker – Flex
| Company | Altru Health System |
|---|---|
| Location | Grand Forks, ND, USA |
| Salary | $25.22 – $37.83 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) | North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
- Driver’s License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License – Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System
- Bachelors – Social Work
Responsibilities
- Screens and assesses psychosocial needs, anticipated interventions and required resources for high-risk patient/family.
- Acts as a resource person for patient, family, staff, and physician, communicating pertinent information regarding patient’s psychosocial and discharge status. Provides supportive counseling to patients and families.
- Provides information and referrals to patients/families regarding resources and services, i.e., financial, equipment, home health, nursing home, etc.
- Participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary staffing regarding patient care and care planning.
- Documents assessment, interventions and plan according to JCAHO standards.
- Identifies discharge planning/teaching needs upon admission. Assists with developing and coordinating discharge plans and arranges post-discharge services as appropriate for patient needs.
- Monitors and evaluates case management program effectiveness.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.