Social Services Designee - NMCC - PT

Job Opportunity At Northern Montana Hospital

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window. Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women's Health. For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Urology, Radiation Oncology, Nephrology and Endocrinology.

About the Role

Entry level social work position, working under the supervision of a facility social worker, or supervised by the administrator with regular consultation from a degreed social worker. You are to provide medically related social services and discharge planning to residents in order to attain or maintain the optimum physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school with at least three years' experience working with older adults, and at least one year working in long-term care. College course work in sociology, psychology, gerontology, social work designee certification may be substituted for up to two years' experience. Candidates should be able to work effectively with professional and allied personnel as well as related services and agencies. Basic knowledge and skills in counseling. Must be organized and proficient in completing documentation. Must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with a culturally diverse population in a non-judgmental and therapeutic manner. Salary is commensurate with up to 15 years of experience.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at nmhcemplsrvc@nmhcare.org or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential. NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.