Lsw Jobs in Iowa

Job Title: Social Worker (LMSW) - **On-Call Position** Company: Methodist Health System  Location: Council Bluffs, IA Description: Job Requirements: Master's Degree in Social Work or field of Human Services from an institution accredited by the Council Of Social Work Education as specific by JCAHO. One year Utilization Review experience. Requires knowledge of the discharge planning process, community resources and the networking process necessary to provide high-quality service to patients and their family, hospital staff and others seeking services, counseling techniques to the degree necessary to provide appropriate emotional support to patients, their families, hospital staff and the public, and the process of an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. Requires the skills in obtaining information needed to compile an accurate, objective social history, empathetic listening, psycho-social assessment, problem solving and crisis intervention techniques. Requires skills in communication to facilitate an interactive team process in working with patients, clinical skills in counseling as demonstrated by experience and references, interpersonal skills in facilitating orientation and education sessions with management, union medical, supervisory personnel and employees. Requires the ability to assess patient/family needs to provide for quality service delivery, communicate effectively, and assess the need for follow up of certain patient/family/employee situations. Requires knowledge of current utilization review principles. Requires the ability to work independently, communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of clinical and administrative personnel, adapt to change and communicate changes in a supportive manner. Job Duties: Promotes positive relations when interacting with patients, visitors, families, physicians, customers and co-workers. Discharge planning to include: responds to referral, assess situation, communicates actions taken verbally and in writing. Provides mandatory child abuse/neglect and adult abuse/neglect reports. Assists in the coordinator of Utilization Review activities. Performs admission review in order to asses the medical necessity of patient’s hospitalization, assure appropriate level of care and facilitate early discharge planning. Obtain and disseminate knowledge of community resources within the context of patient, family, and employee situational requirements. Obtains objective, informative social history in a timely manner. Provide counseling of patients and families. Provides group therapy to patients. Prepares a continued stay review. Using pre-established criteria review hospitalized patient records to determine appropriateness of continued stay. Acts as liaison between Jennie Edmundson Chaplaincy Corps and Hospital Administrator. Attends conferences and in-services as necessary. Provides completion of denial process as outlined in the utilization review plan and Medicare guidelines. In cooperation with physicians, conducts appeals with 3rd party payors when benefits denied. Participates in on-going education for self, physicians and staff regarding Utilization management policies and Managed Care contracts. Participates in the development of an interdisciplinary evaluation program to improve patient care. Participates in the development and implementation of case management projects. Applications may be submitted on line www.bestcare.org or to Jennie Edmundson Human Resources Office. We are located in Jennie Edmundson Hospital 933 E Pierce Street in Council Bluffs and are open Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: FAMILY CONSULTANT/SOCIAL WORKER Company: Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc.  Location: Mason City, IA Description: FAMILY CONSULTANTS/SOCIAL WORKERS: Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc., seeks staff in Mason City and surrounding area, to provide community-based case management services as part of innovative, statewide program. BA/BS in human services or related field, with at least two years’ experience in child welfare preferred. If you have the ability to work flexible hours, engage with families, and have a strong desire to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect, please apply. Salary range $26,000-$36,000, DOQE. Full time position with benefits. Send resume/references to: Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc., PO Box 416, Perry, IA 50220,or email: Register to View EEO  Immediate opening. Please note in subject line of email: FAMILY CONSULTANT - MASON CITY Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: Social Worker II Psych Services PRN (varied) Company: Catholic Health Initiatives Location: Des Moines, IA Description: As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, this job is responsible for assessing and providing support and intervention for the social and emotional needs of patients and their families to promote continuity of care and services following hospitalization. Work involves professional activities such as psycho-social assessment, mental health evaluation and referral, crisis intervention, environmental assistance, patient advocacy, after-care planning and others of similar scope and complexity, depending on the assigned work unit. Work conducted at this level requires a independent license in behavioral health.Essential DutiesPerforms assessment and evaluation, focusing on the psychosocial needs of the patient and family; facilitates family conferences as appropriate.Interprets social, emotional and family stress to members of the care team as it relates to patient's problems and plan of care.Plans and coordinates interventions; communicates plan to interdisciplinary patient care team and evaluates effectiveness of interventions for identified patients and families.Advocates on behalf of patients and caregivers for service access, and for the protection of the patient's health, safety and rights. In addition, advocates on behalf of the organization to promote safety, quality and appropriate resource utilization.Completes documentation responsibilities as identified by department policy and regulatory agencies.Provides consultation to staff and physicians on patient issues and provides protocol clarification/guidance.Develops and maintains professional relationships with medical staff, clinical team, community providers and payers to promote effective coordination of care across the continuum of services.Attends and actively participates in committees as appropriate for service line.

Job Title: Social Worker Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Location: Des Moines, IA Description: VA Central Iowa Health Care System is recruiting for a Social Worker. This position will be the Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Program Outreach Worker (DCHV). This position is located in the Mental Health Service Line at our Des Moines, IA campus. VA Central Iowa Health Care System provides a full continuum of care between the Des Moines campus and the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC's).  Employee selected may be expected to perform duties at other duty sites within VA Central Iowa Health Care System based on the needs of the organization. KEY REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizenship Drug Testing Background Investigation

Job Title: FAMILY CONSULTANT/SOCIAL WORKER Company: Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc.  Location: Carroll, IA Description: FAMILY CONSULTANT/SOCIAL WORKER: Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc., seeks staff to cover Carroll and surrounding area, to provide community-based case management services as part of innovative, statewide program. BA/BS in human services or related field, with at least two years’ experience in child welfare preferred. If you have the ability to work flexible hours, engage with families, and have a strong desire to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect, please apply. Salary range $26,000-$36,000, DOQE. Full time positions with benefits. Send letter of interest/resume/references to: Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc., PO Box 416, Perry, IA 50220,or email: Register to View EEO  Note in subject line of email FAMILY CONSULTANT  - CARROLL. Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: Social Worker Company: Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Description: Social Worker Community Care, Inc. is recruiting a Social Worker for Edinburgh Manor, a Residential Care Facility in Scotch Grove, IA (Jones County). Incumbent will coordinate, develop, and monitor IPPs, including programming needs for 38 residents. Fundamental understanding of people with mental illness, the ability to work collaboratively, and B.A. in Social Work or related field required. 2-3 years clinical and/or case management experience strongly preferred. Excellent benefits including 4 weeks PTO the first year plus paid holidays; Health, Dental and Vision insurance, and more. Please submit resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Community Care, Inc. Attn: Laura, 108 Industrial Drive, DeWitt, IA 52742 www.communitycareonline.org. Email Laura at Register to View (phone) Register to View (fax) Register to View

Job Title: Social Worker Suicide Prevention Coordinator Company: Location: Iowa City, IA Description: A vacancy exists for one full-time (1.0) Social Worker in the Mental Health Service Line of the VA Medical Center – Iowa City, IA.  This position will serve as the Suicide Prevention Coordinator.  The incumbent is a professional social worker and serves in conjunction with the Suicide Prevention Coordinator and Suicide Prevention Team, providing individualized comprehensive case management, clinical services and crisis intervention to veterans deemed at an increased risk for suicide. The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of identified high-risk veterans who are experiencing a wide range of complicated mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental problems. The SPCM must be sensitive to the ethnic and cultural diversity and age-specific challenges across the spectrum of veterans served and adjust intervention and treatment plans as appropriate. The incumbent works independently and collaboratively with other treatment team members, professionals, non-professionals, and others at the VA Medical Center and community agencies to assist veterans in managing their mental health problems,  psychosocial needs, barriers to treatment and mitigating risk factors related to suicide.

Job Title: FAMILY CONSULTANT/SOCIAL WORKER Company: Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc.  Location: Des Moines, IA Description: Position available for dedicated individual to provide community-based case management services to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect, in Des Moines and surrounding area. Bilingual skills a plus but not requirement!  BA/BS in human services or related field, with at least 2 years’ experience in child welfare. Ability to work flexible hours a must, with exceptional organizational skills, and demonstrated knowledge in engaging with families. Salary DOQE. Benefits. EEO.  Send resume/references, to: Register to View , or mail to Julie Gunn, MIFTC, PO Box 416, Perry, IA 50220. Please identify DES MOINES in subject line of email applications. Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: ASF 10-086 Social Worker Company: Location: Des Moines, IA Description: VA Central Iowa Health Care System is recruiting for a Social Worker. This position is the Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Program Outreach Worker (DCHV). All information may be found at www.usajobs.gov. Search by Job Announcement Number: ASF 10-086. Last day to apply is March 29, 2010.

Job Title: HOSPICE SOCIAL WORKER/PART-TIME/DUBUQUE, IA Company: HCR Manor Care Location: Dubuque, IA Description: Responsible to provide clients and families psychosocial care regarding economic, social and emotional needs. In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow.Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.For immediate considertaion:Apply on-line: www.hcr-manorcare.comEmail: Register to View -manorcare.comFax: Register to View