Sanford Health·Fargo, North Dakota
Provides supportive services and counseling to patients and families while coordinating care within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Assists with discharge planning, crisis intervention, and the management of social, emotional, and economic concerns to ensure 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. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation:
$24.00 - $36.00 Union Position: No Department Details Join a collaborative inpatient team and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced clinical environment. This position is ideal for a new graduate or newer social worker eager to grow their skills in patient advocacy, discharge planning, crisis support, and interdisciplinary care. Summary 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.
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.
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) 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 from an accredited curriculum. Candidates must possess or be eligible for a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) license in North Dakota.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in North Dakota are often driven by ongoing need for clinicians who can support patients across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may require a doctorate, board eligibility or certification, and the ability to complete specialty board certification within six years, along with medical staff appointments and insurance credentialing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your board pathway, credentialing timeline, and licensure fit before applying.