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Social Worker

CHI St Alexius Bismarck Fargo, North Dakota
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The posted compensation range of $25.27 - $33.7975 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-362372 Employment Type Full Time Department Case Management Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Standard hours Remote No Category Case Management and Social Work
Overview

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

CHI St. Alexius also provides you with the quality care you provide to others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: 

  • Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family 
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance 
  • Flexible spending accounts 
  • Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft 
  • Adoption Assistance 
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 
  • Tuition Assistance for career growth and development 
  • Matching Retirement Programs 
  • Wellness Program

Responsibilities

The Master Social Worker is responsible to assist in the implementation, provision, and coordination of social services offered to patients in these Units.  All the criteria-based duties and standards within this document will be performed according to the policies, procedures, and guidelines within this document, the Social Work Department, these Units, and St. Alexius Medical Center.

What You'll Do:

  • Coordinates and directs social services to ensure patient needs are met. 
  • Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in formation of Plan of Care. 
  • Provides “options” to potential dialysis patients prior to the initiation of dialysis and completes the HCFA 2728.
  • Completes a psychosocial assessment and re-assessment on patients.  Develops specific measurable realistic plans and objectives. 
  • Provides support and counseling to patient/families experiencing and/or anticipating issues of adjusting to an illness, catastrophic event or diagnosis, change in living situation, end of life issues, grief, and loss. 
  • Assesses, counsels, refers, and coordinates intervention relating to cases of suspected child abuse or neglect, vulnerable adult, and domestic violence or sexual assault. 
  • Responsible for participating in discharge planning team meetings to review patient admissions with multi-disciplinary team members in order to facilitate discharge planning and needed care in the home or alternate setting.    


Qualifications

Education:Graduate of an accredited university with a Master’s Degree in Social Work 

Licensure:Licensed as a social worker in North Dakota (LCSW).

Experience:A minimum of five years of supervised social work in a health care setting working directly with individuals is preferred.  Experience working in a hospital is desirable. Dialysis experience needed

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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