What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker LISW position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview:
UnityPoint at Home
Care Coordination
Clinical Excellence
Experience: One year clinical experience in health care. Previous hospice and home care experience, is preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Why UnityPoint Health?
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
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$5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates
UnityPoint at Home
Social Worker - LISW
Central Iowa
Schedule: 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, 8am- 5pm
Full-time with benefits
Responsibilities:
Patient Care
Performs comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral assessments, treatment plans and appropriate interventions and therapy for behavioral health illnesses and concerns.
Care Coordination
Conducts assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the social and emotional factors related to the patients illness, need for care, response and adjustment to illness and care and completes appropriate patient-centered plan of care and interventions according to the scope of Hospice. Provides information and referral services to appropriate individuals and agencies as needs identified.
Clinical Excellence
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.
Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree in social work with accreditation by the council on Social Work Education
Experience: One year clinical experience in health care. Previous hospice and home care experience, is preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Licensed Independent Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker – licensure in good standing as required by applicable law.
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse
Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities.
CPR Certification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision making and problem solving expertise.
Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
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