What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - BSW position at Fairview Health Services?
Do you have a Bachelor's in Social Work? We at MHealth Fairview are looking for you to join our team! This benefits eligible position is a 0.6FTE (48 hours/2 weeks) on the day shift with an every third weekend rotation requirement.
The Social Worker is responsible to identify and create action plans to meet the social, psychosocial, environmental and/or discharge planning needs of patients and families. The social worker assists patients and families in maximizing the utilization of health care and community resources to achieve their optimal level of wellness.
This is an emergency department position that also will float to inpatient units.
Schedule: 12 hour shifts from 9:30AM-10:00PM
Responsibilities Job Description
- Assesses patient situation and identifies patient care and discharge needs.
- Develops and facilitates timely individualized patient care and discharge plans.
- Provides a range of generalist social work interventions to assist patients and families reach their goals.
- Advocates for individual patients, families and patient groups from social work theory and practice perspectives.
- Seeks to advance the field of Social Work.
Qualifications
Required
Experience
New social work graduate with medical experience.
License/Certification/Registration
Current Minnesota Social Work Licensure
Preferred
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in social work
Experience
More than one-year medical social work experience.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
