Social Worker – MSW ($4000 incentive)

Overview

Do you have a Masters Degree in Social Work? We at Fairview are looking for you to join our team! This benefits eligible position is a 0.8 FTE (64 hours/2 weeks) on the day shift with one weekend per month rotation.

The incumbent provides a wide range of clinical social work services and interventions to assist individuals, families, groups or communities to restore, improve, or protect their capacity for productive social functioning and coping with the consequences of their illness and health care status. The individual is able to assume independent practice and takes a leadership role in patient care, program, and professional issues that they confront in their daily practice with minimal supervisory guidance.

This position is offering a $4000 incentive!

Responsibilities Job Description

The incumbent provides a wide range of clinical social work services and interventions to assist individuals, families, groups or communities to restore, improve, or protect their capacity for productive social functioning and coping with the consequences of their illness and health care status. The individual is able to assume independent practice and takes a leadership role in patient care, program, and professional issues that they confront in their daily practice with minimal supervisory guidance.

Plans and implements treatment and transition care plans based upon a psychosocial assessment that is integrated into an interdisciplinary care plan.

Provides a range of social work interventions that include case management, counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy in assisting patients and families reach their goals. Identifies and recognizes rapidly changing situations and quickly intervenes to prevent or resolve the emotional crisis.

Arranges, mobilizes, and may coordinate a comprehensive range of community resources which most effectively meet the identified patient and needs.

Takes an active role in facilitation of interdisciplinary communication as it relates to patients experiencing sophisticated psychosocial issues.

Formally and informally educates patient and health care team members regarding the social work role, pertinent patient care issues, and population specific information.

Serves as a preceptor or field instructor for social work undergraduate training as appropriate to their skills related to a range of psychosocial issues and interventions.

Serves as patient advocate and liaison with physicians, families, and community to ensure continuity of care.

Documents psychosocial assessment, progress notes, care plans and discharge/transition plan in the electronic medical record.

Identifies and participates in Quality Improvement, research and program evaluation initiatives that focus on improving health care services

Qualifications

Required

Master’s degree in social work from an Accredited Social Work Program.

BSW will be considered

One year experience in a health care setting.

Current License Social Worker (LSW) through Minnesota Board of Social Work

Preferred

One to three years’ experience in a health care setting demonstrated knowledge of community and economic resources

Those who excel in this role:

The connect with all whom they encounter in an encouraging manner. They ensure a safe, secure, and supportive environment. They are able to individualize all interactions to meet the needs of the client. They actively seek ways to improve the atmosphere they are in, and continually trying to find new ways to make our systems more innovative.

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status