Job Description

Job Category: Social Work
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The Social Work Care Manager (LICSW) assess and meets the social, psychological, environmental and discharge needs of patients/families/representatives. Assists patients/families/representatives and hospital employees to utilize appropriate resources to achieve optimal levels of patient wellness and independence. This position provides crisis intervention, mental health assessments, counseling, and psychotherapy as appropriate; along with providing education to other health care professionals in the psychosocial aspects of patient care. Provide education to staff and the community as appropriate and assigned by leader.
Work Schedule: 0 hrs weekly / 0 FTE; Casual to cover PTO and FMLA
Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Two years of supervised social work experience
• Previous employment in health or mental health setting
• Licensure level of LICSW, MN Board of Social Work
• Knowledge of the values, principles, and treatment methodologies of social work
• Ability to integrate social, medical, and psychotherapeutic data in order to diagnose, form a treatment plan, and to provide appropriate crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
• Ability to make accurate psychiatric and psychosocial assessments using DSM V criteria.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients, families, co-workers and community organizations.
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural issues
• Knowledge of county, state and federal regulations regarding healthcare funding, civil commitments, child abuse, vulnerable adults, etc.
• Knowledge of community resources
• Excellent time management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Function independently and as part of a team, working effectively with various facilities, internal and external staff, patients, patients' family, and physicians to facilitate patient care.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem identification, problem-solving skills, and follow through skills.
• Ability to deal with change and ambiguous situations.
• Able to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with utilization review criteria and/or progression of care guidelines
• Knowledge of electron health records.

About Us:
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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