As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional social work knowledge and skills in the provision of services that support patient and family access to health care and address psychosocial factors that influence a patient’s health. Works in various areas of the hospital providing direct care and support, transition planning and facilitation and advocacy.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 

• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 

• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 

• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

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• Performs psychosocial assessment of the patient to identify priority needs, strengths, patient preferences and barriers to care.
• Provides immediate crisis intervention and support to patients/families to enhance their ability to cope with the impact of health conditions.
• Educates patient/family regarding Advanced Directives and facilitates/documents advanced care planning conversations with patients/surrogate decision makers including First Steps and IPOST/IPOLST.
• Assesses grief issues and offers bereavement support.
• Assists with planning for care transitions and collaborates with UPH, community services, and facilities to support patient safety and continuity of care.
• Completes PASRR or other screening tools when appropriate for transition to another care provider.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and referrals in the electronic health record according to documentation standards
  • Serves as a patient/family advocate in support of patient confidentiality, informed consent, patient autonomy, and self-determination.
  • Assesses patient safety to identify possible abuse, neglect or other risks to safety. Collaborates with the care team to address safety issues and files DHS reports and/or guides others in the process as mandated.
  • Provides information and support with guardianship and conservatorship issues.
  • Supports culturally competent services and assists with arranging interpreter services as needed.
  Provides education to the patient/family regarding available services and supports and assists the patient to access those they are eligible for

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