Assisted Living, Case Management, Community and Social Services, Conference Management, Content Management Systems (CMS), Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Department of Health and Human Services, Dialysis, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Financial Planning, Health Plan, Healthcare Providers, Hospital Administration, Infection Control, Licensing, Nursing Home, OSHA, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Program Planning, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Assurance, Quality of Life, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Social Work, Team Player, The Joint Commission (TJC), Treatment Plan
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The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Position Highlights
This position will help cover leaves of absence, PTO, and census. Hours depend on needs of the department.
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
- Interviews patient and family members to obtain information about home environment, family systems, health history, and patients personality traits.
- Evaluates data gathered in terms of the medical plan of treatment, available social service programs, financial counseling and plan a pertinent therapy program that will provide maximum benefits and safety for each patient.
- Assists patients and families to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations with emphasis on assisting patient to be medically compliant with care plan.
- Performs a variety of services such as advising on social problems, arranging for discharge or post-operative care at home, assisting patients/families needing placement into assisted living or nursing homes, arranges for transportation to appointments and treatments, and works to alleviate anxiety and fears of patients and family members.
- Conducts supportive visits by interviewing patients and their family members to obtain information regarding their response to their diagnosis including evaluation of strengths, coping skills, supports, characteristics of family, health history and personality traits. Prepares and maintains patient documentation in EMR.
- Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance program, safety, infection and environmental control.
- Assists with data collection, analysis and reporting as required by the hospital, administrative council, care teams, JCAHO, and other agencies.
- Conducts individual, marital, family and group therapies as necessary. Coordinate care conferences as needed. Serves as the social work representative in multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care.
- Utilizes research findings to improve outcomes and support, and provide quality of life for patients and their families.
- Works collaboratively with Case Management in providing coordinated services, which facilitates continuity of care for our patients.
- Works with emotional problems including but not limited to assisting patients, residents and families with anxieties and stress caused by illness, admission to hospital/nursing home, crisis situations, difficulties in coping with physical disabilities, fears related to helplessness and death, the need for nursing home/assisted living/specialized care, and providing educational materials.
Requirements
- Masters in Social Work from an accredited program
- Social Worker - Licensing Board: An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
- Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP) - Licensing Board: active in the state of practice Upon Hire
- 1-3 years
Qualifications
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.