Social Worker Job at Priority Dispatch, Sebeka, MN

  • Priority Dispatch
  • Sebeka, MN

Job Description

This position is scheduled for 80 hours per bi-weekly pay period, working Monday-Friday. Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, short and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative.Responsibilities required, but not limited to:Supports the mission of Astera Health through personal conduct and behaviors that contribute ideas and suggestions, is helpful and friendly, demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality, and adheres to organizational policies and rules.Be a role model of Astera Health culture and core values.Serves as an integral part of the patient care team working with providers, nursing, and other clinic staff as well as the patient and their supports.Serves patients and their families across all Astera Health settings/facilities.Ensures patient self-determination in decision making.Ability to respond to multiple demands efficiently.Help patients, families, and outside agencies in the development of appropriate discharge plans that meet the social, medical, economic, and emotional needs of the patient.Assists in making appropriate referrals for patients such as long-term care, home care and community-based services. This includes follow-up and communication with other service providers.Working knowledge of area resources and processes for obtaining these services for patients.Serves as an active team participant in Utilization Review and the discharge planning process.Assists in planning and conduction of programs to assist patients with social problems and improve community health and counseling services.Assists in organization of support groups for patients and family members.Serves as the primary contact for swing bed referrals both internally and externally. Assists in completing initial paperwork as well as coordination of multi-disciplinary team meetings to monitor progress while in the hospital setting. Assists in making appropriate referrals for services upon discharge from swing bed.Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field such as Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, or Sociology2 years’ experience in human services related work in hospital, nursing home, or county human services agencyActive license as a Licensed Social Worker. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Bi-weekly pay, Temporary work, Monday to Friday

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