Senior Social Worker | Dialysis

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility:
Bemidji Medical Center

Location:

Bemidji, MNAddress: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USAShift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule:

Full time Weekly

Hours:

32.00

Salary Range: $33.00 - $41.50

Pay Info: $20,000 2-year Sign On or $30,000 3-Year Sign On Available!

Join an interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving the lives of dialysis patients through compassionate, patient-centered care. The Dialysis Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting patients' emotional, mental health, and social needs while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop effective treatment plans. We are looking for a proactive professional who thrives both independently and as a trusted partner whose expertise is valued in treatment planning and care decisions.

Displays ability to apply the knowledge and skills of advanced social work practice, responding to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics policies and procedures alongside the appropriate state laws. Possesses an expert level of critical thinking and in-depth psychosocial assessments. Exhibits ability to apply complex concepts to situations. If carrying the correct licensure, may diagnose patients/clients/residents.

May provide specialized counseling and support.

Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economic concerns of the patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning. Utilizes appropriate age-related patient/client/resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient/client/resident. May work closely with the additional clinical staff to achieve fiscally sound and timely continued planning outcomes.

Possesses advanced knowledge of the principles of teamwork. Understands the impact of illness on the patient/client/resident and families/caregivers. Demonstrates knowledge and clinical experience in the psychosocial and economic management of problems commonly occurring with an illness and may provide brief therapy as appropriate. Possesses ability to work with growth and development needs of patient/client/resident populations.

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.

Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.

Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:

In Minnesota, must have one of the following:

Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

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