Social Worker LSW - Hibbing, United States - Fairview Range

Description

Overview:

Fairview Range is looking for a Licensed Social Worker to join our care team at the Fairview Mesaba Clinic in Hibbing, MN We provide high quality health care for the entire family from newborn to geriatric, with the full range of primary and specialty care services. With clinics located in Hibbing, Mountain Iron, and Nashwauk, we provide convenient and easy access to our care services. Through our relationship with M Health Fairview, your local primary care provider can extend direct access to the physician specialists and advanced services offered by University of Minnesota Physicians to you and your family.

The LSW provides professional social services to patients and families receiving care and/or services at Fairview Range Mesaba Clinic. Organize health care services to promote optimal outcomes for individuals utilizing resources, payor sources and clinical data. Assist in meeting the psychosocial needs of patients and to use medical care to achieve their optimal level of health. The social worker will serve as a patient advocate and coordinator of patient care. They will assist in the identification and utilization of internal and external referral sources to augment or meet patient needs. Services provided will be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards. Social Services will promote utilization of health care resources. This position is a temporary, non-benefit eligible position expected to end no later than August 31, 2024.

Internal posting until 5/13/2024.

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.

About this facility:

• 60+ service lines
• Primary care includes over 20 providers and more than 50 support staff that see patients at all three clinic locations.
• Specialty care includes over 35 providers and more than 40 support staff that see patients in Hibbing and Mt. Iron.
• Specialty departments include surgical services, orthopedics, OB/GYN, ENT, allergy, wound care, podiatry, and more.
• Care team includes Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, RN Care Coordinators, RNs, LPNs, MAs, Patient Access Coordinators.
• Hospital-based clinic system

• Provide direct social work services to patients and their families and/or groups of patients through counseling, planning and coordination of services and community resources.
• Social and practical environmental problems including identification of those needing financial assistance, and either assisting or referring to the patient liaison, seeking financial aid, securing a homemaker, arranging for home care, discharge planning including collaboration with community agencies, and referrals to other community agencies for specialized help.
• Participates as a member of the health care team for the purposes of care planning and delivery.
• Advocates for the patient.
• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the individuals progress on the plan as well as of the effectiveness and appropriateness of the services.
• Assists the individual and family in anticipating needs and making plans for re-entry to home or an alternative living site, and for re-entry into the community environment.
• Facilitates case closure based on the individuals response, progress toward treatment goals and established criteria of the employing facility or agency, or at the request of the third-party payor if appropriate.
• Facilitates and reports out all activities to appropriate utilization review committees.

Required:

• Current Minnesota Social Work licensure, LSW or higher.
• Bachelors Degree in Social Work.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in acute and/or primary care setting.
• Master's Degree in Social Work.