Clinic Social Worker- MSW or BSW

UnityPoint Health
$30.45/Hr.-$45.67/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), remote work
United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
290 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast (Show on map)
Jan 22, 2025
Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services Sign On Bonus: $7,500 FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Care Management- Ambulatory Shift: 1st Shift; Monday to Friday (standard business hours) Job ID: 153364 UnityPoint Health Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - 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. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an 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. Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. 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. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org Overview We are seeking a Clinic Social Worker to join our team! In this role, you'll be a member of the interdisciplinary team and contribute professional social work knowledge and skills to support patient and family access to health care and address psychosocial factors that influence a patient's health. Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Ability to work from home from time to time. What are team member vaccine requirements? As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis. New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health - Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption. Responsibilities What you'll do: Patient Care Performs psychosocial assessment of the patient to identify priority needs, strengths, patient preferences and barriers to care. Provides crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patients/families to support their ability to cope with the impact of health conditions. 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. Education and Advocacy 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. Provides education to the patient/family regarding available services and supports and assists the patient to access those they are eligible for. Qualifications What you need: Education * Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work. Experience * One year of clinical healthcare experience preferred. Licensure * Current licensure in good standing to practice social work (BSW or MSW). * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. * Successfully complete Person Centered Care course within 6 months of hire. * Valid mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement. Completion of First Steps (ACP) and IPOST/POLST training.