Sanford Health·Bismarck, North Dakota
Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families to help them manage medical complexities. Coordinate healthcare programs and resources through an interdisciplinary team to maintain optimal patient functioning.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
$25.50 - $36.00 $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available!
Provides supportive services/counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economical concerns of patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning by coordinating and planning programs.
Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of medical situations.
Coordinates healthcare programs among patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and psychosocial and healthcare teams/communities.
Demonstrates knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages.
Responds to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics policies and procedures alongside the appropriate state laws.
Develops appropriate plan of care for patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers by obtaining resources from the social, health and human services agencies.
Provides referrals, current information and/or education regarding programs and services available.
Demonstrates commitment to the organization by utilizing time effectively, participating in special projects/assignments and exhibiting flexibility when necessary.
Demonstrates professionalism by participating in care conferences and transitional rounding, serving as an advocate.
Demonstrates efficacy in critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making.
Possesses written and verbal communication skills while establishing a rapport with patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and communities and healthcare teams/communities.
Displays independent judgement.
Actively participates with the healthcare teams.
Depending on department may be providing social services for donors and transplant recipients.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited curriculum required. If working in Minnesota, other education accepted according to and based upon Minnesota statue.
Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.
Depending on location, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment. Depending on position, may be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege. Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice: In Iowa: Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) In Minnesota: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or other allowed credential based on Minnesota statue In North Dakota: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) In South Dakota: Social Worker license (SW) In Wisconsin: Wisconsin Social Work Certification or Social Work Training Certificate within two years of hire date, resulting in obtaining your WI State Social Work license In Michigan: Certified Social Worker (CSW) GSS locations: Licensure or certification as a social worker in the state where the location is located, if required by State Social Work licensing board.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and a valid state social work license for the area of practice. Healthcare or mental health hospital experience and BLS certification are preferred or required depending on location.
Market context
Demand for social workers in North Dakota is often tied to healthcare, behavioral health, and hospital settings, where employers look for licensed candidates who can work with complex patient needs. These roles can be competitive because healthcare or mental health hospital experience is preferred, and a license in good standing plus BLS may be required depending on the location. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of patient advocacy and care coordination.