Sanford Health·Fargo, North Dakota
Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention for patients with eating disorders and their families. Coordinate healthcare programs and develop care plans through collaboration with an interdisciplinary clinical team.
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
$24.00 - $36.00
Join our Eating Disorders team as a Social Worker and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of clinicians to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. This is an excellent opportunity for a new social worker to gain valuable experience, build clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.
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.
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.
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 LBSW license for North Dakota. BLS certification is required within six weeks of employment, and healthcare or mental health hospital experience is preferred.
Market context
In North Dakota, social workers focused on eating disorders are typically sought in healthcare and behavioral health settings, where licensed candidates can support assessment, care coordination, and discharge planning. This role is competitive because employers often prioritize a North Dakota LBSW, relevant hospital or mental health experience, and BLS certification where required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm licensure and location-specific preferences before applying.
