Social Worker - MSW ($4000 incentive) - Fairview Health Services

Do you have a Master's degree in Social work? Are you a licensed independent clinical social worker?

We at MHealth Fairview are looking for you to join our amazing team!

We are hiring a 0.8 FTE (64 hours/2 weeks) for our Adult Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy team. The position includes an every 6th weekend component and 1 holiday shift per year.

Completes mental health assessments, crisis evaluation and counseling and psychosocial assessment of patients, for post hospital discharge needs. Assists patients with short-term counseling and planning following medical crisis. Ensures appropriate decision makers are advised of and involved in treatment planning.

This position is offering a $4,000 incentive!

• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.
• Evaluates psychosocial information (including social, psychosocial, emotional, financial, and other related factors) to determine an appropriate action/discharge plan.
• Assists physician with diagnoses related to mental health and chemical dependency.
• Documents patient information in EHR and/or other electronic system in accordance with program standards, department policies/procedures.
• Assists patient/family in utilizing appropriate community resources.
• Performs supportive counseling to assist patient/families in adjusting to disability and illness and for realistic planning for post hospital care.
• Completes coding of assessments and evaluations for billing.

Required Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school

Required Experience:

• 3-to-5-year hospital social work experience. This experience may be substituted with direct clinical experience.
• Knowledge of DSM IV categories and criteria.
• Knowledge of ICD codes related to mental health and chemical dependency disorders.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)