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• This position is on the inpatient mental health unit(s) at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, United Hospital + Mercy/Unity Hospital (Unity Campus).
• This position covers caseloads for Inpatient Mental Health Social Workers who are out unexpectedly or on planned PTO.
• Every patient on an Inpatient Mental Health unit is assigned a Mental Health Social Worker for the duration of their hospital stay.
• The Inpatient Mental Health Social Worker works very closely with the multidisciplinary inpatient care team including the psychiatrist/nurse practitioner, nurse, psychologist, internal medicine provider, clinical therapy group staff, mental health coordinator, pharmacy and additional team members as needed.
• In this role, the social worker will meet with patients to completes a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment, assist with civil commitment/court related paperwork, exams and hearings as needed, coordinate with outpatient supports/providers/care team, and help to develop a comprehensive discharge plan for each patient to ensure they have the support needed for a successful transition back into the community.
• For those seeking licensure - For full-time employees, we offer 4 hours of Clinical Supervision per month (2 Individual clinical supervision hours and 2 Group clinical supervision hours).
• This is a Full-Time, Monday through Friday, Day Hours position.

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Principle Responsibilities

Principle Responsibilities

• Delivers professional and thorough social work services, including psychosocial assessment and intervention planning.
  • Identifies patients who require social work assessment and intervention through high risk screening, interdisciplinary team meetings and individual referrals.
  • Conducts assessments that address bio-psycho-social issues for age, population and health specific needs which results in individualized plans of care.
  • Provides support and counseling to patients and families.
  • Provides information and assistance for identified financial or social needs.
• Coordinates complex transition plans with patients, families, health care team and community providers.
  • Utilizes the electronic medical record to monitor, document and communicate patient progress toward goals and progression of the social work plan.
  • Collaborates and communicates with interdisciplinary team anticipating needs to move the plan of care forward.
  • Provides support and information to patient and families regarding transition plan.
  • Maintains knowledge of government and private payer networks and services to assure appropriate transitions.
  • Collaborates with community and health care resources based on need to coordinate care for the patient.
• Advocates for patients and families by supporting patient rights and accessing protective services.
  • Demonstrates awareness of patient rights and ethical decision making; provides advocacy to support patient and family.
  • Assures appropriate reporting of vulnerability or suspected abuse as mandated by law.
• May participate in care system process that prevent readmissions.
  • Plans and participates in transition conferences with patients and families.
  • Utilizes tools and technology to identify and intervene with patients who are at risk for readmission.
  • Ensures that a complete clinical handoff occurs for at risk patient, which may include referrals.
• May collaborate with the health care team to promote appropriate length of stay.
  • Utilizes tools and technology to support appropriate length of stay management.
  • Facilitates timely referrals and transfers of information.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required or
• Master's degree in Social Work preferred
• 2 to 5 years social work experience preferred
• Licensed Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required or

Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently