Social Worker - Behavioral Health Operations

Overview

The Behavioral Health Social Worker, a licensed Master’s or Bachelor’s prepared health care professional, is responsible for the delivery of specific departmental services and for carrying out the philosophy and objectives established by Administration and the Board of Directors. Foremost among these responsibilities are the following:
1) finding appropriate discharge services including placement;
2) delivery of competent and timely professional services that are in accordance with overall institutional goals and policies and social work ethical commitments;
3) the process of assisting in alleviating social and environmental problems; and
4) participation in the development of professional team objectives.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four‑legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• The associate is aware of hospital and department compliance for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or hospital administrative staff.
• Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
• Successfully completes hospital-wide orientation, annual hospital competencies and department/unit specific competencies.
• For the safety of our patients and co‑workers, St. Luke’s Hospital requires seasonal and job related vaccinations. This is reviewed regularly during periodic health assessments.
• Ensures that social and emotional needs of individuals or groups are met through counseling in collaboration with patients and health professionals.
• Demonstrates advanced social work knowledge and competency.
• Provides direct services for patients/families exhibiting psychosocial needs.
• Collaborates with hospital staff to complete social history/assessment information as needed.
• Documents meaningful, concise and timely clinical notes, social histories/assessments, and discharge planning notes.
• Participates with hospital staff on an interdisciplinary and professional basis and assists in planning, implementing and evaluating a patient’s plan of care.

• Maintains quality of care related to the hospital’s expectation for quality discharge planning services.
• Assesses patient/family discharge needs upon referral or by case finding.
• Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments relevant to the hospital treatment services.
• Collaborates with the care coordinator in determining who will refer patients/families to the appropriate health care professionals and/or community agencies outside the hospital.
• Continually expands own knowledge and other staff on current resources available.
• Clearly communicates discharge planning concerns in a timely manner.
• Documents patient discharge plan in a centralized area in the electronic medical record.

• Provides services and care consistent with the hospital’s Standards of Excellence, which enhances the hospital environment and image.

• Facilitates cooperative…