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Glendive, MT, USA | Social Services – GMC | Hourly | Full Time

Location : Glendive, MT | Schedule: Thirty-Two (32) to Forty (40) hours / week | Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt

Are you a passionate leader with a heart for service and a talent for food operations? At Glendive Medical Center (GMC), we're more than a healthcare provider-we're a cornerstone of our community and we live by our SERVE philosophy:

+ S ervice with compassion

+ E xcellence in care

+ R espect for all

+ V alue through stewardship

+ E ngagement with our community

If you're a motivated, community-minded team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, we'd love to meet you!

Why This Role Matters

The long-term care social worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. The social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies, and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

+ May supervise social work students.

Duties/Responsibilities:

+ Works closely with members of the health care team in the development of the treatment plan, including discharge plans, based on the psychosocial assessment and accepted social work interventions.

+ Develops working relationships with leaders in community resource groups, representing the agency at meetings and on various committees that address the social needs of patients such as Council on Aging, Developmental Services, etc.

+ Maintains knowledge of the field including Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party reimbursement sources.

+ Participates in planning and implementing quality improvement activities.

+ Provides positive customer relations in dealing with residents, families, physicians, fellow department employees, other hospital departments, referral resources, service agencies, and others.

+ Provides education to residents/families regarding Advance Care Planning and assists with completing advance directives if the resident desires

+ Complete required documentation for all resident/family encounters and keep records up to date according to policy

+ Assist with financial concerns that have been identified by the resident/family

+ Attend and actively participate in meetings and committees that are assigned

+ Reports to proper legal authorities if you have reason to believe a patient has been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused or a been a victim of theft or misappropriation of property. Consult with staff with neglect or abuse concerns that are identified

+ Attend and participate in community education programs to stay professionally informed

+ Provide training to staff in form of "in-services" and individual counseling regarding social service-related areas

+ Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, cheerfulness, enthusiasm and giving quality of service you would want to receive personally. Reflect the core values of Glendive Medical Center

+ Assists as the backup person for acute care social services when he/she is out of the office

+ Respect all resident rights, including confidentiality of patient information

+ Assists with the Admission/Referral Process for prospective residents for long term care. Maintains the facility waiting list.

+ Assist residents in obtaining adaptive equipment, clothing needs, or personal items as needed. Assist with referrals and obtaining services outside the facility (i.e., talking books, absentee ballots, community transportation van)

+ Helps build relationships between residents and staff and teach staff how to understand and support resident's individual needs.

+ Promotes actions by staff that maintain or enhance each resident's dignity in full recognition of each resident individuality.

+ Spiritual needs of the resident will be referred to the minister/priest of choice with consent of resident.

+ Discharge planning services for residents who would like to return to the community

+ Identify ways to meet the needs of a grieving resident

+ Adheres to department/hospital policies.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

+ Physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities sufficient to perform essential functions.

+ Good interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. Attention to details.

+ Flexible and adaptive to new and difficult situations; able to adapt to fast-paced environment

+ Active listening skills

+ Able to multitask and have good organizational skills

+ Flexible and willing to learn and/or assist with implementing new ideas and processes

+ Great customer interaction and rapport

+ Time management skills

+ Self-motivated with the ability to accomplish multiple tasks within tight deadlines but also a effective team member for the department/organization.

+ Proficient with the computer and software programs such as Microsoft Office

Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor's degree in social work or in a Human Service Field but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology.

+ One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals.

Physical Requirements:

+ Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing, bending, and moving.

+ Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

+ May be exposed to patients with infectious diseases

+ Occasionally may be exposed to an aggressive agitated customer

+ Must have good mobility to get around facility safely and quickly

+ Must have good hearing and speech ability to communicate with patients and families

Additional Job Information:

+ Pay: This is a non-exempt, hourly position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis

+ Bonus: Position may be eligible for recruitment incentives.

+ IE: Sign-on, Retention, Moving Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, etc.

+ Typical Schedule: Thirty-Two (32) to Forty (40) hours / week

+ Location: On Site - 202 Prospect Dr, Glendive MT 59330

Benefits:

-Eligible the 1st of the month after 59 days:

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

+ Healthcare Spending Accounts

+ Short-Term Disability

+ Voluntary fringe benefits

+ Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability

-Eligible after 30 days:

+ 401(k) with partial company match (100% vested after 2 years)

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Paid Float Holidays

+ Extended Illness Time

About Us - Glendive Medical Center

At Glendive Medical Center (GMC), healthcare isn't just what we do-it's who we are. Every day, we combine advanced medicine with heartfelt compassion to serve the people of eastern Montana and western North Dakota. We're proud to be more than a healthcare facility-we're a trusted cornerstone of our community and one of its leading employers.

Designated as a Critical Access Hospital, GMC delivers comprehensive care through a 25-bed acute care hospital, 24-hour emergency services, and full medical and surgical capabilities. Our in-house 36-bed Extended Care unit provides dignified, long-term support for residents in a comforting environment. The Gabert Clinic, located on the same campus, provides primary and specialty care along with preventive and wellness services from our highly qualified providers.

Just down the street, GMC owns and operates The Heritage on Merrill, a welcoming assisted living community offering personalized care in a warm, residential setting. Together, we create a seamless continuum of care that supports every stage of life.

What truly sets GMC apart is our people. Here, your expertise isn't just appreciated-it's essential. You'll join a collaborative team where your voice matters, your impact is visible, and your growth is supported. We offer more than a career; we offer the chance to make a difference while enjoying the balance and quality of life that Montana has to offer.

Join our team and make a difference where your expertise matters, your growth is supported, and your work impacts lives every day. Apply today!