What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker Care Coordinator, Behavioral Health Home position at Fairview Range?
Fairview Range is hiring a Social Worker to join our Behavioral Health Home department in Hibbing, MN.
The Social Work Care Coordinator is a key member of the Primary Care Behavioral Health Home (BHH) team. The Social Work Care Coordinator (SWCC) supports health and wellness for patients with chronic mental and physical health conditions. In collaboration with the BHH team, the SWCC supports the care transition and coordination needs of the defined patient population. The SWCC works closely with patients/families, the care team, and community services to address patient healthcare and resource needs. A combination of face to face and telephonic services will be provided to BHH eligible / enrolled patients to meet the triple aim.
Schedule: This position is full time, working 80 hours per two weeks, 8-hour Day shifts and no weekends.
Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits.
Internal posting through 11/11/2023.
About Fairview Range
Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.
Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
Keywords: Social Worker, LSW, Behavioral Health, Social Services
Social Worker Responsibilities
- Assesses patient situation and identifies patient care and discharge needs.
- Develops and facilitates timely individualized patient care and discharge plans.
- Provides a range of generalist social work interventions to assist patients and families reach their goals.
- Works with other interdisciplinary team members to assess patient's functional capacity, need for community services or placement to meet identified care needs.
- Advocates for individual patients, families and patient groups from social work theory and practice perspectives.
- Facilitates case management, crisis intervention, problem solving, supportive counseling, group work, psychoeducation, information and referral services, and abuse reporting as appropriate.
- Responsible for assisting the patient in setting up and preparing for appointments, and following up with the patient.
- Responsible for developing and nurturing relationships with other community and social support providers to aid in effective referrals and timely access to services.
Social Worker Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work
- Current Minnesota Social Work Licensure (LSW)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred Qualifications
- One year medical or Mental Health Social Work experience
