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Social Worker - Behavioral Health & Emergency Services

Avera

About Avera

  • Spencer, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members.
  • We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.
  • Highlights Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees.
  • Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve.
  • Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.

Responsibilities

  • Position is primarily dedicated to Behavioral Health Services approximately 62 hours per 2 weeks with remaining 10 hours for Emergency Services department.
  • Assess patients' psychosocial, support, and discharge planning needs.
  • Coordinate discharge plans, patient placements, and transitions of care.
  • Provide counseling, education, and support to patients and families regarding treatment recommendations and care transitions.
  • Assist with Advance Directives and other patient advocacy needs.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient care and resource planning.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
  • Serve as a resource regarding community services and support programs.
  • Respond to trauma cases and emergency situations requiring social work intervention.
  • Complete court orders, reports, follow-up activities, and other required documentation.
  • Participate in community outreach, student education, social work internships, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related
  • Human Services Field BSW or MSW preferred

Iowa Social Work license preferred but not required

  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of acute care experience preferred
  • Able to function independently and demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with patients, staff, physicians and community resources

Schedule

Full-time - 72 hours per pay period Regular day hours Monday through Friday Evenings may be required at times Schedule may fluctuate with workload demands