Social Worker - Behavioral Health & Emergency Services

Social Worker
- Behavioral Health & Emergency Services# Avera Careers## Social Worker
- Behavioral Health & Emergency Services Apply:
Spencer, IA:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
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* Location:

** Spencer, IA
** Worker Type:
** Regular
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* Work Shift:

** Day Shift (United States of America)
Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.
** Position Highlights
**** Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.
** Position is primarily dedicated to Behavioral Health Services approximately 62 hours per 2 weeks with remaining 10 hours for Emergency Services department.  
** Responsibilities:
*** Assess patients' psychosocial, support, and discharge planning needs.
* Coordinate discharge plans, patient placements, and transitions of care.
* Provide counseling, education, and support to patients and families regarding treatment recommendations and care transitions.
* Assist with Advance Directives and other patient advocacy needs.
* Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient care and resource planning.
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
* Serve as a resource regarding community services and support programs.
* Respond to trauma cases and emergency situations requiring social work intervention.
* Complete court orders, reports, follow-up activities, and other required documentation.
* Participate in community outreach, student education, social work internships, and other duties as assigned.
** Requirements:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services Field
* BSW or MSW preferred
* Iowa Social Work license preferred but not required
* Minimum of 3 to 5 years of acute care experience preferred
* Able to function independently and demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with patients, staff, physicians and community resources  
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* Schedule:

*** Full-time - 72 hours per pay period
* Regular day hours Monday through Friday
* Evenings may be required at times
* Schedule may fluctuate with workload demands