Social Worker | Pediatrics

Overview

Social Worker | Pediatrics role at Sanford Health
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Location:

North Peds Clinic A,
Bismarck, ND

• Facility: North Peds Clinic A
• Location: Bismarck, ND
• Address: 765 W Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  36.00
• Salary Range: $25.50 - $36.00
• Pay Info: $10,000 Sign On Bonus With 2-Year Commitment

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.

• Provide supportive services and counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services.
• Coordinate and plan programs to assist patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers in achieving optimal functioning.
• Respond to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in line with ethics and state laws.
• Develop care plans by obtaining resources from social, health and human services agencies.
• Provide referrals, information, and education regarding available programs and services.
• Participate in care conferences, professional rounding, and interdisciplinary teamwork; exercise professional judgment and critical thinking.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams; maintain rapport and advocacy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.
• Healthcare and/or Mental Health Hospital Experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment (location dependent).
• Possess licensure in good standing in state of practice:
• North Dakota:
  Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW).

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

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 talent.

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-0241702

Job Function: Care Coordination

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