• Social Worker

    UnityPoint Health (Cedar Rapids, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

    + Department: SN Visits- Hosp- CR

    + Shift: 40 hours per week

    + Job ID: 172658

     

    Overview

     

    Full Time; Days

     

    Maintains the standards of social work excellence in accordance with the scope of practice and standards of care set

     

    forth by the proper state chapters of Social work and the NASW Standards for Social Work Practice in a Health Care

     

    Setting.

     

    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 .

     

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

     

    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

    Patient Care

     

    Conducts assessments, diagnosis and treatment of the social and emotional factors related to the

     

    patient’s illness, need for care, response and adjustment to care and completes appropriate plan of

     

    care and interventions according to scope of practice.

     

    Care Coordination

     

    Consistently utilizes a holistic approach considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety

     

    and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patient. Participates in the development of the plan of

     

    care and attends interdisciplinary team meetings.

     

    Clinical Excellence

     

    Assesses the relationship of the patient’s medical and nursing requirements to the patient’s home

     

    situation, financial resources and available community resources. Provides information and appropriate

     

    referral action to obtain available resources to assist in resolving patient/family issues.

     

    Direct & Indirect Supervision of Social Workers to review documentation as needed

     

    Provide mentorship support

    Qualifications

    Education:

    Master’s degree in social work from a University/College accredited by the council on Social Work Education

    Experience:

    One year clinical experience in health care

    License(s)/Certification(s):

    State Licensure per State

     

    Code Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

     

    Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse CPR Certification