Social Worker - Bethany LTC - FT
Good Samaritan
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 13 days
Brainerd, MN 56401, US

$55,000 - $66,000 per annum
Full Time
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- Join a not-for-profit organization in Brainerd, MN that has over 100 years of experience providing housing and services to seniors.
- The position offers a full-time schedule of 35 hours per week with day-time hours from Monday to Friday, and a salary range of $25.50 to $38.50 per hour.
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and relevant experience in healthcare or mental health settings is preferred.
- The role involves providing supportive services, coordinating healthcare programs, and responding to social, emotional, and economic concerns of patients and families.
- Licensure as a social worker in the respective state is required, and applicants must demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication skills.
Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
Facility: GSS MN Brainerd Bethany
Location: Brainerd, MN
Address: 804 Wright St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Salary Range: $25.50 - $38.50
Department Details
Day-time hours, Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week
Job Summary
Provides supportive services/counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economical concerns of patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning by coordinating and planning programs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of medical situations. Coordinates healthcare programs among patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and psychosocial and healthcare teams/communities. Demonstrates knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages.
Responds to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics policies and procedures alongside the appropriate state laws. Develops appropriate plan of care for patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers by obtaining resources from the social, health and human services agencies. Provides referrals, current information and/or education regarding programs and services available. Demonstrates commitment to the organization by utilizing time effectively, participating in special projects/assignments and exhibiting flexibility when necessary. Demonstrates professionalism by participating in care conferences and transitional rounding, serving as an advocate. Demonstrates efficacy in critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making. Possesses written and verbal communication skills while establishing a rapport with patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and communities and healthcare teams/communities. Displays independent judgement. Actively participates with the healthcare teams.
Depending on department may be providing social services for donors and transplant recipients.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required. If hired prior to January 1, 2009, a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or another related field was acceptable.
If working in Minnesota, other education accepted according to and based upon Minnesota statue.
Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.
Depending on location, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment. Depending on position, may be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege.
Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:
In Iowa:
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)
In Minnesota:
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or other allowed credential based on Minnesota statue
In North Dakota:
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)
In South Dakota:
Social Worker license (SW)
GSS locations:
Licensure or certification as a social worker in the state where the location is located, if required by State Social Work licensing board.
Benefits
The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0236302
Job Function: Care Coordination
Featured: No