What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - BSW or MSW position at Northfield Hospital & Clinics?
Job Summary
As a Social Worker with Northfield Hospital Clinics, you will provide services to address the needs of patients and family members in the Northfield Hospital through psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, emotional support, and providing resources.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provides psychosocial assessment for patients and their families to determine needs and appropriate services for all units of the facility including, medical /surgical, emergency room, birth center, and clinic. This position is located in Northfield and does not include travel to other clinic locations.
- Provides social work services including supportive counseling, discharge planning, and community resource planning. Facilitates referrals for follow-up care.
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with clients of all ages and with diverse cultural needs.
- Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the service area.
- Works closely with members of the interdisciplinary health care team in development of plan of care.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. Work is fast-paced and busy.
Qualifications:
- Licensed by the Minnesota State Board of Social Work, Master's level preferred.
- 2 years of social work experience in a health care environment preferred, including hospital or nursing home.
- Required license supervision will be provided free on-site for recent BSW or MSW graduates.
Schedule:
- 48hrs/2wks
- Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm
- Three days per week; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday preferred, with an opportunity to discuss another schedule if needed. Once set, the schedule will remain the same every week.
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages, experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended
- Paid Time Off and Sick Over Sixteen Accrued on First Paycheck
- Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
- 457(b) Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free On-site Parking
- Others include our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including a cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC medication discount from our pharmacy.
Northfield Hospital Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.
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