Join to apply for the Social Worker MSW role at UnityPoint Health
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Social Worker MSW role at UnityPoint Health
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
1. Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
2. Sign On Bonus: $5,000
3. Department: PACE Day Center
4. Shift: M-F 8-4:30
5. Job ID: 169616
* Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
* Sign On Bonus: $5,000
* FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
* Department: PACE Day Center
* Shift: M-F 8-4:30
* Job ID: 169616
Overview
Social Worker MSW
Bettendorf, IA
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
Full Time Benefits
$5,000 Sign On Bonus, if external
Under supervision by the PACE Program Manager, provides direct social work services to participants in PACE including; participant/family counseling, networking of available resources, and communicating with other PACE Interdisciplinary Team members as well as community and contracted health care providers. Serves as an advocate for participants and families. Adheres to Standards of care and the mission and philosophy of PACE in all aspects of job performance.
Why UnityPoint Health?
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.
Responsibilities
* Maintains a working knowledge of applicable PACE Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to assure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
* Conducts comprehensive, psychosocial assessments on prospective and current program participants per regulatory guidelines and PACE policies.
* Completes routine home or PACE center visits with participants and as needed.
* Consults with, and maintains a cooperative, professional relationship with family, contracted health care providers and/or support systems as needed.
* Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and maintains regular attendance at, and participation in, IDT Team meetings; collaborates on care planning and service delivery requests.
* Reviews social service interventions on the participant's plan of care and revises as appropriate.
* Assists families with problem solving around care giving issues and serves as the facilitator of family meetings when scheduled.
* Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and supportive counseling to participants and families for assigned caseload and other participants when needed.
* Coordinates admissions to assisted living and nursing facilities and discharge planning for participants returning home from hospitals or nursing facility in conjunction with the IDT Team as needed.
* Assists participants with housing, money management/financial issues as needed.
* Maintains current, well-organized records in accordance with social work and PACE documentation policies.
* Develops knowledge of community networks and resources for elderly of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and forms collaborative relationships with same. Provides information to participants to assist in establishing and maintaining community links.
* Advocates on behalf of participants for benefits and services through government and community agencies.
* Assists participants in completing advance directives, advance planning, and guardianship paperwork.
* Provides bereavement follow up as needed
* Provides coverage for other social workers when needed.
* Participates in agency committees when assigned.
* Adheres to PACE Participant Rights Policy and maintains professional contact with participants, families, and other health care providers at all times.
* Adheres to privacy and confidentiality policies regarding sensitive participant, employee and agency information.
* Attends conferences and seminars to maintain State Social Work licensure, and to stay informed of developing trends in geriatric social work practice.
* Promotes an environment of teamwork.
* Responds to participant/family needs in a respectful and non-judgemental manner.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Master's degree in Social Work obtained from an accredited program.
License(s)/Certification(s)
Current State of Iowa Social Work license
Valid driver's license
Valid Auto insurance
Maintain current BLS status
Maintain current Mandatory Adult Abuse Reporter status
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Effective oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with PACE participants, their families, and other health care professionals.
Ability to effectively communicate and work within the Interdisciplinary Team setting.
Strong organizational skills.
Able to manage changing priorities per needs of the program
Use of Microsoft office products.
Other
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UnityPoint Health by 2x
Get notified about new Licensed Clinical Social Worker jobs in Bettendorf, IA.
Behavioral Health Professional (SUD Counselor) - Grant Funded
Social Worker I Davenport Full-Time Day Shift
Remote/Virtual Therapist – LPHA (Iowa Statewide)
Social Worker I Davenport Full-Time Day Shift
Mental Health Therapist - LISW or LMHT Candidate
Moline, IL $60,000.00-$72,000.00 1 week ago
LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - MercyOne Genesis
Moline, IL $60,000.00-$72,000.00 1 week ago
LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - MercyOne Genesis
LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - MercyOne Genesis
LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - MercyOne Genesis
Licensed Mental Health Professional - Provisional
LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House (FT PT PRN)
Licensed Mental Health Professional Lead
Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician
Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician
Licensed Mental Health Professional Lead Child & Adolescent
LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker
Moline, IL $70,000.00-$90,000.00 3 days ago
We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr