Social Worker- LTC (.6-.9 Flex)

Job Description:

Provides social work services and discharge planning to patients and families in the healthcare setting to meet individual health and psychosocial needs in the promotion of wellness and cost-effective outcomes. This position also transitions patients to alternate levels of care and provides crisis intervention as needed.Fosston Home Health Hospice Only (3110-3834010 HOSPICE - FS): This position will be responsible for coordination and placement of the volunteers for Essentia Hospice West including oversight to volunteers training and competency. Additionally, this position will be responsible to provide a program of supportive services to help meet patient/family emotional needs regarding issues of loss and grief. The incumbent will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate an anticipatory grief and bereavement follow-up plan of care.