UnityPoint at Home

Social Worker - MSW

Urbandale, IA

32 Hours/week

Monday-Friday - 4 x 8 hour shifts

Full-time + benefits

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - We've been named a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive 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 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.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Maintains the standards of social work excellence in accordance with the scope of practice and standards of care set forth by the proper state chapters of Social work and the NASW Standards for Social Work Practice in a Health Care Setting.

• Conducts assessments, diagnosis and treatment of the social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, need for care, response and adjustment to care and completes appropriate plan of care and interventions according to scope of practice.

• Consistently utilizes a holistic approach considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patient. Participates in the development of the plan of care and attends interdisciplinary team meetings.

• Assesses the relationship of the patient's medical and nursing requirements to the patient's home situation, financial resources and available community resources. Provides information and appropriate referral action to obtain available resources to assist in resolving patient/family issues.

• Direct & Indirect Supervision of Social Workers to review documentation as needed

• Provide mentorship support

Education:

• Master's degree in social work from a University/College accredited by the council on Social Work Education

Experience:

• One year clinical experience in health care
• Preferred: Previous hospice and home care experience

License/Cert:

• State Licensure per State Code
• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse
• Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities.
• State Licensure per State Code.
• CPR Certification

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