About this role
Building Location:
Support Services BuildingDepartment:
2854010 HOSPICE - SMMCJob Description:
Plans, coordinates, and implements Social Services for patients of all ages, patients’ families, and other person significant to patients at the Medical Center. Anticipates and attends to patient’s specific psychosocial needs, financial needs/concerns, equipment needs, educational needs, and community resources from admission through transfer to the next appropriate level of care. Assists with discharge planning, grief counsel, financial application, and access to community resources as needed. Enhances patient care, thus contributing to the goals and mission of the Medical Center.Education Qualifications:
Educational Requirements:
- A Master's degree in social work from an accredited social work (MSW) program
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- Current State Social Work Licensure
Duluth Hospice:
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as verified through appropriate licensing agency.
- Proof of current motor vehicle insurance.
FTE:
1Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:
8:00 AMShift End Time:
4:30 PMWeekends:
Holidays:
NoCall Obligation:
NoUnion:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$63,876.80 - $95,825.60Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.Other facts
About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
What you'll do
- Plans, coordinates, and implements Social Services for patients and their families. Assists with discharge planning, grief counseling, and access to community resources.
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