Cross Continuum Social Worker

Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewWe are seeking a Cross Continuum Social Worker to join our team! In this role, you'll be a member of the interdisciplinary team and contribute professional social work knowledge and skills to support patient and family access to health care and address psychosocial factors that influence a patient's health. Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Ability to work from home from time to time. Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - We've been named a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Development - We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. Responsibilities What you'll do: Patient Care

• Performs psychosocial assessment of the patient to identify priority needs, strengths, patient preferences and barriers to care.
• Provides crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patients/families to support their ability to cope with the impact of health conditions.
• Assists with planning for care transitions and collaborates with UPH, community services, and facilities to support patient safety and continuity of care.
• Completes PASRR or other screening tools when appropriate for transition to another care provider.Education and Advocacy
  • Assesses patient safety to identify possible abuse, neglect or other risks to safety. Collaborates with the care team to address safety issues and files DHS reports and/or guides others in the process as mandated.
  • Provides information and support with guardianship and conservatorship issues.
  • Provides education to the patient/family regarding available services and supports and assists the patient to access those they are eligible for.Qualifications What you need: Education* Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work. Experience* One year of clinical healthcare experience preferred. Licensure* Current licensure in good standing to practice social work at the Master's level in the state where services are provided (LMSW). * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. * Successfully complete Person Centered Care course within 6 months of hire. * Valid mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement. Completion of First Steps (ACP) and IPOST/POLST training.
    • Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
    • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
    • Department: Care Management- Ambulatory;
    • Shift: 1st Shift; Monday to Friday (standard business hours);
    • Job ID: 153364;

Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Waterloo , Cross Continuum Social Worker, Healthcare , Cedar Rapids, Iowa