Social Worker - LMSW at Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation

Dillingham, Alaska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Social Work, Patient Advocacy, Case Coordination, Psychosocial Assessment, Budget Planning, Resource Allocation, Supervisory Management, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Pediatric Care, Geriatric Care, Adult Care, Patient Data Interpretation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

PURPSE OF THE JOB: Provide medical and administrative social work services to the patients of Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC). QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Master of Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required. 2. Demonstrated experience in supporting patients and their families in identifying individualized care solutions and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to address complex medical and psychosocial needs. 3. Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience in supervisory roles, including direct oversight of staff and active involvement in budget planning, management, and resource allocation. 4. Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate care to patients in assigned units. 5. Comprehensive understanding of human growth and development principles across the lifespan, with demonstrated effectiveness to apply age-appropriate care strategies for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. 6. Demonstrated ability to assess and interpret patient data to determine age-specific needs. 7. Demonstrated competence in delivering care aligned with policies, procedures, and standards of practice. WORKING CONDITIONS: This position is located at Kanakanak Hospital. Most patients are referred to Social Services for patient advocacy assistance by the In-patient Nursing Staff, Medical Staff, Health Aides in the Community, or self-referral. Intervention is orchestrated via phone work and often involves interaction with agencies in the community. Must also be readily accessible to inpatients, and outpatients visiting the clinics and Kanakanak Hospital. Must be able to see, hear, speak, walk, sit, bend, kneel, and lift and carry up to 20 pounds with or without accommodation. May be required to travel to villages in small, unpressurized aircraft. POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None SUPERVISED BY: Primary care Nurse Manager

Responsibilities

Provide medical and administrative social work services to patients at Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation. Coordinate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to address complex psychosocial needs and provide patient advocacy.