Social Worker - Emergency Department

				Overview:

Shift:  Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (will rotate into weekend call coverage)

Are you passionate about helping individuals?  Join our team as a Social Worker, where you'll play a vital role in supporting patients who frequently rely on Emergency Department services.  In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' emotional, physical, and mental health needs while providing personalized care coordination to connect them with appropriate community resources.

Apply today and help us create stronger, healthier communities!

Responsibilities:

* Identify high utilizers of the Emergency Department, coordinating with the Emergency Department Medical Director to care plan for identified patients. 
* Engage with patients when available in the department.
* Document patient care plans in the electronic medical record, as identified in the program pilot, which can be visualized across UnityPoint affiliates. 
* Interviews patients, families, community agencies to provide assessment and care coordination. 
* Adheres to the Social Work Code of Ethics. 
* Maintains effective communication/working relationships with co-workers, leadership, and other hospital staff. Behave in manner consistent with FOCUS values. 
* Participates in educational activities, performance improvement activities, hospital committees, and other related activities.

Qualifications:

Education:

* Master Degree in Social Work preferred from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. 

Experience:

* One-year previous social work experience in a health care setting required. 

License(s)/Certification(s):

* Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
* Possesses an Iowa Social Work License (LMSW or LISW) or obtain within 6 months of hire.
			

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