Field Social Worker (REMOTE) - Avera Health : Job Details

Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)The pay range for this position is listed below. Independent & Flexible work environment, working with patients in their environment, working on an interdisciplinary team.BSW - May be eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonusMSW - May be eligiblefor a $7,500 sign on bonusResponsible to plan, organize and implement social work services for patients and families that are medically and socially complex and greater psychosocial acuity; The Social Worker will facilitate quality care/education for patients and their families. Responsible to assess needs and facilitate plans with patients/families requiring intensive discharge planning. Maintains a current knowledge base of community agencies and resources to facilitate appropriate referrals. The Social Worker provides services in a compassionate, culturally competent and tactful manner in order to help facilitate access to and provide continuity of care and patient advocacy. Evaluates data gathered in terms of the medical plan of treatment, available social service programs, financial counseling and plan a pertinent therapy program that will provide maximum benefits and safety for each patient.Assists patients and families to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations with emphasis on assisting patient to be medically compliant with care plan.Performs a variety of services such as advising on social problems, arranging for discharge or post-operative care at home, assisting patients/families needing placement into assisted living or nursing homes, arranges for transportation to appointments and treatments, and works to alleviate anxiety and fears of patients and family members.Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance program, safety, infection and environmental control.Assists with data collection, analysis and reporting as required by the hospital, administrative council, care teams, JCAHO, and other agencies.Coordinate care conferences as needed. Serves as the social work representative in multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care.Utilizes research findings to improve outcomes and support, and provide quality of life for patients and their families.Works collaboratively with Case Management in providing coordinated services, which facilitates continuity of care for our patients.Works with emotional problems including but not limited to assisting patients, residents and families with anxieties and stress caused by illness, admission to hospital/nursing home, crisis situations, difficulties in coping with physical disabilities, fears related to helplessness and death, the need for nursing home/assisted living/specialized care, and providing educational materials.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Master's in Social Work from an accredited programPreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:~ Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health PlanUp to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-###-#### or send an email to talent@avera.