Social Worker – MSW

Overview

The M Health Fairview Care Coordination team has an immediate opening for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Social Worker- MSW or BSW at The University of Minnesota Medical Center- East Bank in Minneapolis. This is a 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two week pay period) benefits-eligible opening. The position includes an every 6th weekend component and 1 holiday shift per year. M Health Fairview offers a competitive benefits package including medical/dental, 401k/403b with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and PTO! For details, please visit our benefits page by clicking here! (https://www.fairview.org/benefits)

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.

Responsibilities Job Description

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

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

Masters degree in social work from an Accredited Social Work Program

LGSW or LICSW

EEO Statement

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