What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - BSW position at Fairview Health Services?
This is a .6 social work position (2 twelve-hour shifts with an every 3rd weekend rotation, hours are 8a-8:30pm), Emergency Department social work position at University of Minnesota East Bank.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Required Qualifications
- New social work graduate with medical experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Good interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of and ability to communicate with diverse patient populations
- Time Management skills
- Excellent teamwork ability
- Knowledge of systems thinking
- Basic PC skills
- Understanding of unit and hospital-specific documentation procedures.
- Licensed Social Work in Minnesota
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts in social work
- 1 year medical social work experience.
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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