341 Contract Work jobs in Chaska

• Providing direct clinical supervision and professional development to a team of social workers.
• Overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of social work programs and interventions.
• Managing client caseloads, ensuring timely and appropriate service delivery, and maintaining accurate case documentation.
• Conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitating therapeutic groups and individual counseling sessions.
• Collaborating with internal departments and external community agencies to coordinate care and access resources.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, ethical standards, and agency policies.
• Participating in program development, strategic planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentoring junior staff and providing training on best practices.
• Advocating for client needs and promoting social justice within the community.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and adhering to ethical guidelines.
• Managing crisis interventions and emergency situations effectively.
• Representing the agency in community forums and professional networks.
• Contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Staying current with research and best practices in social work and mental health.

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Key Position Details:

• Full time position (80 hours every two-week pay period)
• 8-hour, day shifts
• No weekends
• This position is on the inpatient Adult - mental health unit(s) at Abbott Northwestern Hospital
• Every patient on the inpatient mental health units is assigned a mental health social worker during their hospital stay
• The Inpatient Mental Health Social Worker works very closely with the multidisciplinary inpatient care team including the psychiatrist/nurse practitioner, nurse, psychologist, internal medicine provider, clinical therapy group staff, mental health coordinator, pharmacy and additional team members as needed
• In this role, the social worker will meet with patients to complete a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment, assist with civil commitment/court related paperwork, exams and hearings as needed, coordinate with outpatient supports/providers/care team/ family and help to develop a comprehensive discharge plan for each patient to ensure they have the support needed for a successful transition back into the community
• For those seeking licensure - For full-time employees, we offer 4 hours of Clinical Supervision per month (2 Individual clinical supervision hours and 2 Group clinical supervision hours)
• Possible cross coverage on child adolescent unit, but none currently
• NOTE: This position does not require WI Social Work license or Care Management certification

Job Description:

Provides patients and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

Principle Responsibilities

• Delivers professional and thorough social work services, including psychosocial assessment and intervention planning.
  • Identifies patients who require social work assessment and intervention through high risk screening, interdisciplinary team meetings and individual referrals.
  • Conducts assessments that address bio-psycho-social issues for age, population and health specific needs which results in individualized plans of care.
  • Provides support and counseling to patients and families.
  • Provides information and assistance for identified financial or social needs.
• Coordinates complex transition plans with patients, families, health care team and community providers.
  • Utilizes the electronic medical record to monitor, document and communicate patient progress toward goals and progression of the social work plan.
  • Collaborates and communicates with interdisciplinary team anticipating needs to move the plan of care forward.
  • Provides support and information to patient and families regarding transition plan.
  • Maintains knowledge of government and private payer networks and services to assure appropriate transitions.
  • Collaborates with community and health care resources based on need to coordinate care for the patient.
• Advocates for patients and families by supporting patient rights and accessing protective services.
  • Demonstrates awareness of patient rights and ethical decision making; provides advocacy to support patient and family.
  • Assures appropriate reporting of vulnerability or suspected abuse as mandated by law.
• May participate in care system process that prevent readmissions.
  • Plans and participates in transition conferences with patients and families.
  • Utilizes tools and technology to identify and intervene with patients who are at risk for readmission.
  • Ensures that a complete clinical handoff occurs for at risk patient, which may include referrals.
• May collaborate with the health care team to promote appropriate length of stay.
  • Utilizes tools and technology to support appropriate length of stay management.
  • Facilitates timely referrals and transfers of information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Experience in an acute care setting
• 2+ years social work experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required
• Licensed Social Worker - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required (if working in Wisconsin or interacting with Wisconsin patients remotely)
• May require both state licenses based on the services provided in the department
• Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment for positions in for Home Care, Palliative Care Community, Senior Care and System ACT Advanced Care

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

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Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to 100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

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