Licensed Social Worker- Palliative Care (Casual Call, Day Shift)

Position Summary: 

Develops and maintains a comprehensive program of services for patients and their families and aid in the adjustment to living with a temporary or chronic physical and behavioral issues. This includes advocacy, community education, counseling/therapy, research, program development, evaluation, and any other assigned responsibility relating to patients and social work. Focuses on prevention and promotion strategies for the social and emotional development and wellness of patients and their families. Provides screening, brief intervention and referral expertise and diagnosis for patients and their families. Position will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to improve the screening and management of social, emotional and behavioral concerns and interrelated medical conditions for patient of the primary care practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• Montana Licensure (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
• Two (2) years of healthcare experience

Preferred

• Clinical experience working with pediatric aged children and their families.
• Knowledge related to adolescent and teen and newborn to school aged behavioral issues

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Provides quality assessment, intervention and support services to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and documents in appropriate EHR.
• Provides appropriate screening, diagnosis and brief intervention/treatment and referral for children with behavioral health needs.
• Serves as the behavioral health specialist within the multidisciplinary healthcare team to improve the coordination, screening and management of social, emotional and behavioral concerns and interrelated conditions.
• Collaborates with Bozeman Health team members, State of Montana and Gallatin/Park county partners to provide behavioral health consultation and identify workforce development opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

*Frequency Key:  Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).