Social Worker - BSW

Part-time, .10 FTE (8 hours/pay period)

Location: Dubuque

We are looking for someone to be able to work a minimum of (1) 8 hour shift every two weeks, plus the ability to pick up as needed. 

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker contributes professional social work knowledge and skills in the provision of services that support patient and family access to health care and addresses 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.

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.

Patient Care

• Appropriately identifies patients who require social work assessment and intervention based on clinical assessment and hospital policy.
• Knowledgeable and able to provide social work assessment and intervention for all age groups infant through geriatric.
• 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 including mental health and substance abuse.
• Assesses grief issues and offers bereavement support.
• Educates patient/family regarding Advanced Directives and refers them to trained facilitators for conversations and completion of Advanced Care Planning documents with patients/surrogate decision makers including IPOST/IPOLST.
• Assists with planning for and facilitation of care transitions. Collaborates with 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.
• Facilitates financial resources for patients and assists with financial aid process.

Education and Advocacy

• 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.
• Provides information and education to physician and other team members in understanding the psychosocial implications of illness and disease progression for the patient/family.
• Participates in mentoring new employees and/or supervising social work interns as requested.

Care Coordination/Transition Support

• Identifies patient transitional needs by assessing psychosocial, environmental, financial, and cultural strengths and barriers.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of community resources and acts as a liaison to refer patients/families to health and social services, health insurance, public assistance, and other resources to meet patient identified needs.
• Provides expertise and plays a key role with the care team in establishing patient-centered goals of care and identifying psychosocial and behavioral strengths and barriers.
• Contributes to the comprehensive, longitudinal plan of care based on patient-centric goals and coping strategies.
• Facilitates and/or participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise the patient plan of care.
• Facilitates patient/family meetings to enhance family support of the patient’s care.
• Collaborates with social workers and other professionals across the continuum and in the community to ensure continuity of care.

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work. 

License(s)/Certification(s): 

• Successful completion of Person-Centered Care Course within 1 year of hire.
• Valid mandatory reporter course completion by state requirement.