What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker BSW position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.7
- Department: Case Management
- Shift: 8:00A-4:30P, may include a few weekends and 1-2 holidays/year.
- Job ID: 181897
Social Worker, BSW
Marshalltown Hospital
Shift: Part-Time | 28 Hours per Week | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Includes occasional weekend coverage and approximately 1–2 holidays per year.
As a Social Worker, BSW, you will provide compassionate support and advocacy for patients and families throughout their healthcare journey. You’ll help identify physical, emotional, mental, and social needs while assisting with care coordination and discharge planning to ensure safe transitions of care.
This role serves as a key liaison between patients, families, healthcare teams, and community resources, helping connect individuals with the support services they need both during hospitalization and after discharge. Through collaboration and patient-centered care, you’ll play an important role in promoting positive outcomes and continuity of care.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient and family needs to support safe, effective discharge planning and transitions of care
- Coordinate post-discharge services and community resources to help patients succeed after hospitalization
- Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, care managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support individualized care plans
- Provide emotional support, counseling, and advocacy for patients and families experiencing psychosocial needs
- Connect patients and families with appropriate community programs, services, and referral resources
- Help reduce hospital readmission risk through care coordination and resource management
- Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members on available support services and care options
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record
- Communicate discharge planning concerns and patient needs clearly and effectively with the healthcare team
- Support a collaborative, patient-centered environment focused on quality outcomes and continuity of care
Education:
- Bachelor Degree of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited school of Social Work.
- 1 year of Medical Social Work or related experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
- Possesses an Iowa Social Work License (LBSW)