Foundation Health Partners

Social Worker-BSW

Foundation Health Partners  •  $26 - $40/hr  •  Fairbanks, AK (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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Job Description

Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for a Social Worker (BSW) to join the team!

This position develops, coordinates and provides social work services to patients and families who are faced with social, emotional and situational stressors precipitated by illness, injury, and/or disability. The goal is to aid in adaptation and empower the patient and the family to participate to the fullest of their abilities in the care coordination and/or discharge planning processes. This position provides developmentally appropriate care for the population that it serves which includes planning for the safe discharge and continuity of care, the ability to recognize and plan for the unique needs of all ages as well as the physically disabled, mentally ill, chronically ill and terminally ill patient.

Pay & Benefits:

  • Compensation: $25.88 to $40.44 hourly wage based on experience and education
  • Retention Bonus Available!
  • Relocation Assistance: up to $7,500 Relocation Assistance
  • Temporary Housing: 90 Days Temporary Housing Provided
  • Additional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
  • Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
  • Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
  • Shifts Available:- Full-time, 40 hours per week with weekend rotation, 5X8-hour shifts with required call coverage

Shift Differentials Available: $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $6.00/hr. Night

About Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Commitment Bonus, Relocation and Temporary Housing available!

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Responsibilities

  • Processes, plans, and facilitates the coordination of care, and/or the timely discharge/transfer of patients from acute/observation care from the hospital. Assesses and evaluates the needs of the patient within the framework of their functional abilities, culture and support/resources.
  • Facilitates/ implements the care plan in collaboration with the health care team. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to develop, manage and communicate the transition of care plan.
  • Documents all interventions in the patient medical record both timely and accurately including all elements of the transition of care plan.
  • Assists and supports patients and families. Provides advocacy and resource services for the patient. Acts as a liaison to health care facilities and community groups.
  • Maintains knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other program benefits to assist patients with discharge planning and choices. Knowledge of contemporary behavioral health and system theories relevant to health care, end of life dynamics, and interventions; grief and bereavement counseling, substance abuse identification and interventions, support of victims of abuse, neglect, or violence. Provides professional education to staff and community.
  • Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

    • Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

    Qualifications

    • Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Non-temporary AK LBSW license required within 12 months of hire.
    • Temporary LBSW license acceptable within 90-days of start/transfer.
    • Must have knowledge of government/community agencies, resources, such as Medicare/Medicaid, long term care or other applicable resources/services. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relation skills and time management skills. In acute care must be able to work flexible hours and take rotation call after hours/weekends.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • BLS Certification
    • Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

    Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer;q qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

    Foundation Health Partners

    About Foundation Health Partners

    Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is an independent health system located in Fairbanks, Alaska.

    Banner Health successfully operated Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and Tanana Valley Clinic for many years. In 2015, the Fairbanks Hospital Foundation decided that Fairbanksans know what’s best for the Interior and the team embarked on a plan of community owned and operated facilities.

    Beginning January 1, 2017, Tanana Valley Clinic (TVC), Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (FMH) and Denali Center (DC) became part of Foundation Health Partners, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. Foundation Health Partners operates all three facilities through a 15-member Board of Directors.

    Community owned and now community operated – Foundation Health Partners is dedicated to providing compassionate health care for every chapter in your life story. At Tanana Valley Clinic, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and Denali Center, our patients and residents are at the heart of everything we do.

    FMH, TVC, and DC serves the entire interior region of Alaska, an area of approximately 250,000 square miles.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    201-500 employees
    Headquarters
    Fairbanks, Alaska
    Year Founded
    1972
    Website
    foundationhealth.org
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