What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker, Homecare-Hospice MSW position at Lakeview Hospital?
Homecare/ Hospice
JOB DESCRIPTION
Required Qualifications
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Provides supportive services to help meet the patient/family social, emotional, economic, and environment needs in relation to the impact of a chronic, acute, or terminal illness though education, support/counseling, and referrals/coordination of community resources.
- Completes timely visits to meet patient/family needs and ensure program compliance.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide whole person care addressing bio-psycho-social needs of patients and family.
- Provide patients/families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illness through education, support/counseling and referrals for community resources.
- In addition to conducting community visits, Social Workers may complete consultation for patient’s inpatient at Lakeview Hospital to provide education about homecare, palliative care, and hospice.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program
- Must have Minnesota (MN) or Wisconsin (WI) Social Work license or license eligible upon start date:
- MN must have one of the following:
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or higher licensure.
- If LGSW, must be actively working on obtaining MN licensure at the LISW or LICSW level.
- WI must have one of the following:
- Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW) or higher license level.
- If licensed in only one state upon hire, must be willing to obtain license in the other state and provide proof of license within 4 months of start.
- Must have vehicle, driver’s license and current auto insurance. Must meet all criteria required under Lakeview’s Automobile Liability Guidelines
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: Must have Minnesota (MN) or Wisconsin (WI) Social Work license or license eligible upon start date:
- The following MN license is preferred:
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- WI must have one of the following:
- Advanced Practice Social Worker or
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.