Social Worker For Palliative Medicine (Part Time)

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Employment Type: Part-time .5 (20 hours/week)

Shift: Days

Description

Support and advance the mission of service to patients and their families, as part of the Palliative Care team, through the advanced clinical practice of independent professional social work. The primary responsibilities are to coordinate, evaluate, educate, case manage and provide direct care to meet the psychosocial needs of palliative care patients and their families. The goal is to assure continuity of their health care as well as maintain and/or enhance their quality of life.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Licensed by the State of Iowa as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).

• Master's degree in social work required.

• Two (2) years of experience with patients who have chronic illness or disease preferred.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

• Demonstrates competence in providing case management services.

• Demonstrates skill in conducting clinical interviews.

• Ability to understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds and ages.

• Knowledgeable regarding clinical interviewing techniques.

• Knowledgeable regarding social work principals, standards and ethics.

• Basic understanding of Medicare and Medicaid regulations, various serious disease processes, and child/dependent adult laws and regulations are desired.

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs

• Education reimbursement

• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision

• Paid time off

• Long- and short-term leave

• Retirement planning

• Life insurance coverage

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers. Other centers associated with MercyOne Central Iowa include:

MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

MercyOne Centerville Medical Center

MercyOne Newton Medical Center

MercyOne Children's Hospital

MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital

House of Mercy

Clive Behavioral Health

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers.

MercyOne Medical Group - Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.