Social Worker III
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on10, South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, 52240, United States
About the Team
The University of Iowa Healthcare is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center, recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States. More than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together daily to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service. Our mission is simple: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
The Department of Care Coordination is dedicated to facilitating movement through the continuum of care for patients and their families. This team operates within the Emergency Department and Inpatient Units at the Downtown campus, providing a critical social work perspective to interdisciplinary activities.
About the Role
The Social Worker III serves as a vital link between clinical care and the psychosocial needs of patients facing complex emotional or social challenges. In this role, you will provide direct social work services, including assessment, treatment, interventions, and recommendations. Your work ensures that patients and families receive comprehensive support as they navigate their healthcare journey.
You will develop and implement individualized plans of care responsive to patient concerns, health status, and available resources. This involves identifying patients requiring intervention, performing detailed assessments, and rating the severity of problems to guide treatment. You will provide a range of services, from helping with psychosocial functioning and adaptation to illness to facilitating protective services and post-hospital planning.
A significant part of your day involves collaboration. You will act as a resource for the interdisciplinary team, participating in patient care rounds and team conferences to advocate for the social work role and share insights on psychosocial issues. You will also develop and facilitate groups for patients and significant others, providing therapy, education, and support tailored to specific diagnoses and age-related needs.
Hiring Process
To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents to the application portal and mark them as a "Relevant File":
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact seton-vinsand@uiowa.edu.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Iowa Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Case Management, Electronic Medical Record, Social Work, Care Coordination.
Education: Master's degree with a major concentration in social work required.
Frequently asked questions about Social Worker III at University of Iowa Research
What does a Social Worker III at University of Iowa Research do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Social Worker III at University of Iowa Research will develop and implement care plans responsive to patient and family concerns; identify patients requiring social work intervention through case finding; perform social work assessments with patient and family involvement; and provide individual and group social work treatment for complex emotional or social problems.
What are the requirements for this Social Worker III role?expand_more
To qualify for the Social Worker III at University of Iowa Research position, applicants should have: Master's degree with a major concentration in social work; 6 months-1 year of clinical social work experience; A license to practice social work in Iowa; and Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Where is the Social Worker III role at University of Iowa Research located?expand_more
Social Worker III at University of Iowa Research is based in 10, South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, 52240, United States. This is a on-site role.