Medical Social Worker I - Social Services - Full Time-Days
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Description
$15,000 Sign On Bonus!
Hours: Full Time, Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 4:30, one Saturday approximately every 12 weeks (scheduled rotation), one Holiday per year (scheduled rotation).
About The Job
Medical Social Worker I position accepts the responsibility and accountability for addressing psychosocial, financial, emotional, and environmental factors as they relate to patient health and discharge planning needs. This includes, but is not limited to, Advance Directive issues, patient/family advocacy and coordination of community resources, while maintaining professional social work standards.
Education
What we are looking for
Current Iowa Licensed Bachelors Social Work, Licensed Medical Social Worker, or Licensed Independent Social Work or willing to obtain within 12 months of hire.Bachelor in Social Work required, Masters in Social Work preferred.
Experience
One to three years professional social work experience preferred. Previous experience in acute care preferred.
Special Skills And Competencies
Knowledge/skills with data systems, continuous quality improvement (CQI), community healthcare resources.Ability to work independently in analyzing data, exercising judgment to arrive at conclusions.Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.Assertiveness and critical thinking.Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully both verbally and in writing.Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and direct the work of others.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.Willingness to accept responsibility and to be accountable for own actions.Must be able to read, write, and/or speak English.Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.
What We Offer
Education Assistance offeredEffective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greaterCompetitive wages; including weekend and night differentialsGenerous paid time off programRetirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.
EEO Employer F/M/Veteran/Disabled
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, please call Human Resources at (641) 428-7287 or email us at mc01hrrecruitment@mercyhealth.com
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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