Licensed Social Worker

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the fifth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Team

Lakewood Health System's Social Services team is a group of highly engaged individuals working with our patients to provide quality patient care. This team works collaboratively with the interdepartmental teams throughout Lakewood as well as our community-based partners.

Mission for Position

We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented, and experienced Care Management Social Worker to join our clinic team. In this role, you will collaborate with healthcare providers to support patients through their chronic care journey, assess their needs, and provide social services that foster their well-being. You will play an essential role in helping patients manage their health conditions and improve overall quality of life.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess patients' social, emotional, and environmental needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide case management services by facilitating access to community resources, and other social drivers of care.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure integrated care.
• Advocate for patients and their families, addressing any barriers to care and promoting patient empowerment.
• Educate patients and families about their care options, available resources, and services.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Assist follow-up to ensure continuity of care and work alongside of discharge planning team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records and documentation.

Position Type

This position is a dedicated clinic position that operates within clinic hours Monday through Friday, 80 hours (1.0FTE) every two weeks. There is no call or weekends associated with this position. This social worker will work primarily in the Staples Clinic.

Qualifications

• Current LSW; valid License with the Minnesota Board of Social Work

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in a healthcare or clinical setting, particularly in care management, case management, or social work.
• A highly motivated individual who is willing to work both independently and collaboratively with our patients.
• Strong knowledge of community resources and healthcare systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Empathy and cultural competence in working with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide!

Next Steps

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Bobbe Anderson to discuss the possibilities further:

Bobbe Anderson, Social Services Supervisor

P: 218-894-8260

E: bobbeanderson@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

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