Social Worker (MSW) jobs in Iowa
Social Worker (MSW) interviews clients and their families and coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the life situation and its impact on lifestyle. Being a Social Worker (MSW) provides professional social work assistance to clients and families as related to illness, disease, hospitalization, financial and educational needs by utilizing a variety of modalities in all areas of service. Responsibilities also include involvement in the discharge planning process. Additionally, Social Worker (MSW) requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Social Worker (MSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Social Worker (MSW) jobs
Social Worker MSW PACE
- UnityPoint Health
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Bettendorf, IA
FULL_TIME
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Overview
Social Worker MSW
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Full Time Benefits
$7,500 Sign On Bonus, if external
Under supervision by the PACE Program Manager, provides direct social work services to participants in PACE including; participant/family counseling, networking of available resources, and communicating with other PACE Interdisciplinary Team members as well as community and contracted health care providers. Serves as an advocate for participants and families. Adheres to Standards of care and the mission and philosophy of PACE in all aspects of job performance.
Why UnityPoint Health?- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a
- remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Responsibilities- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable PACE Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to assure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
- Conducts comprehensive, psychosocial assessments on prospective and current program participants per regulatory guidelines and PACE policies.
- Completes routine home or PACE center visits with participants and as needed.
- Consults with, and maintains a cooperative, professional relationship with family, contracted health care providers and/or support systems as needed.
- Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and maintains regular attendance at, and participation in, IDT Team meetings; collaborates on care planning and service delivery requests.
- Reviews social service interventions on the participant’s plan of care and revises as appropriate.
- Assists families with problem solving around care giving issues and serves as the facilitator of family meetings when scheduled.
- Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and supportive counseling to participants and families for assigned caseload and other participants when needed.
- Coordinates admissions to assisted living and nursing facilities and discharge planning for participants returning home from hospitals or nursing facility in conjunction with the IDT Team as needed.
- Assists participants with housing, money management/financial issues as needed.
- Maintains current, well-organized records in accordance with social work and PACE documentation policies.
- Develops knowledge of community networks and resources for elderly of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and forms collaborative relationships with same. Provides information to participants to assist in establishing and maintaining community links.
- Advocates on behalf of participants for benefits and services through government and community agencies.
- Assists participants in completing advance directives, advance planning, and guardianship paperwork.
- Provides bereavement follow up as needed
- Provides coverage for other social workers when needed.
- Participates in agency committees when assigned.
- Adheres to PACE Participant Rights Policy and maintains professional contact with participants, families, and other health care providers at all times.
- Adheres to privacy and confidentiality policies regarding sensitive participant, employee and agency information.
- Attends conferences and seminars to maintain State Social Work licensure, and to stay informed of developing trends in geriatric social work practice.
- Promotes an environment of teamwork.
- Responds to participant/family needs in a respectful and non-judgemental manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Education
Master’s degree in Social Work obtained from an accredited program.
License(s)/Certification(s)
Current State of Iowa Social Work license
Valid driver’s license
Valid Auto insurance
Maintain current BLS status
Maintain current Mandatory Adult Abuse Reporter status
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Effective oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with PACE participants, their families, and other health care professionals.
Ability to effectively communicate and work within the Interdisciplinary Team setting.
Strong organizational skills.
Able to manage changing priorities per needs of the program
Use of Microsoft office products.
Other
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.- Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: PACE Day Center;
- Shift: M-F 8-5;
- Job ID: 148146;
- 4 Days Ago
Social Worker (BSW/MSW)
- Suncrest Hospice
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
- At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increa...
- 8 Days Ago
Social Worker MSW
- DaVita Kidney Care
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Ames, IA
FULL_TIME
- 2322 E 13th St, Ames, Iowa, 50010-5669, United States of America$5,000 Retention Bonus Offered!Iowa LMSW License Required.As a Social Worker at DaVita, you’ll be a part of a Team that values work-life...
- 11 Days Ago
Master Social Worker - MSW
- Fresenius Medical Care
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Davenport, IA
FULL_TIME
- POSITION FEATURES:No WeekendsNo HolidaysNo On CallPURPOSE AND SCOPE:Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) ut...
- 20 Days Ago
Social Worker (MSW) I
- DAVITA
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Ames, IA
FULL_TIME
- 2322 E 13th St, Ames, Iowa, 50010-5669, United States of AmericaMASTER LEVEL SOCIAL WORKER NEEDED!LOCATED IN AMES and MARSHALLTOWN!Be different. Do what you love.Use your natural gift of education and...
- 10 Days Ago
Social Worker MSW - Home Health
- UnityPoint Health
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Waterloo, IA
FULL_TIME
- Overview$10,000 Sign on BonusUnityPoint at Home - Waterloo, IowaSocial Worker MSWFull time Days - Monday-Friday, 40hrs a weekResponsibilitiesMaintains the standards of social work excellence in accord...
- 11 Days Ago
Social Worker (MSW) jobs at Popular Companies
Social Worker MSW
- Catholic Health Initiatives
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Omaha, NE
- **Overview** **_***$7,500 Sign-On Bonus and eligible for up to $10,000 Student Loan Assistance***_** _CHI Health Lakesid...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Social Worker MSW
- MedStar Health
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Baltimore, MD
- General Summary of Position Job Summary: Medstar Health is looking for a Social Worker MSW (Master of Social Work) to jo...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Social Worker MSW
- CHI Mercy Health
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Little Rock, AR
- Provides direct social work outpatient and inpatient services including but not limited to complex psychosocial evaluati...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Social Worker (MSW)
- Agape Care Group Careers
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Lynchburg, SC
- Overview: Join Our Team as a Social Worker Are you passionate about helping patients get the care they deserve? Do you w...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Social Worker - MSW
- Nemours Children's Health
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Orlando, FL
- Job Description I. Primary Function: The social worker will be facilitating the adjustment of the patient and family to ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Social Worker-MSW*
- Loma Linda University Health
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Loma Linda, CA
- Job Description Job Summary: The Social Worker-MSW assesses clients for initial transplant suitability and re-evaluates ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Social Worker, MSW
- Fresno PACE by Innovative Integrated Health
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Fresno, CA
- Who We Are Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission it is to enable frail, underserved, and multi...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Social Worker MSW
- CommonSpirit Health
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Prescott, AZ
- Overview: At Dignity Health living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regio...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Iowa
Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north.
In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
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Income Estimation for Social Worker (MSW) jobs
$63,101 to $76,793
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