What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker (LMSW) position at Ottumwa Regional Health Center?
Schedule: Full-time
Your experience matters
How you’ll contribute
A Social Worker (LMSW) who excels in this role:
Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
Requirements include:
Education: Master’s degree Required
Licenses: State of Iowa Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW)
Certifications: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP); Crisis Intervention Training (within 90 days hire/transfer)
Minimum Work Experience: 2 years related experience preferred
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