Social Worker-Behavioral Health Operations (Full Time)

4 days ago
United StatesFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnityPoint Health as a Social Worker – Behavioral Health Operations in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Why UnityPoint Health.
  • At UnityPoint Health, you matter.
  • We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Requirements

  • Master of Social Work preferred or Bachelor with equivalent experience.
  • Possesses an Iowa Social Work license, an LBSW, LMSW, or LISW.
  • Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
  • Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser.

Benefits & Compensation

  • term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four
  • wide orientation, annual hospital competencies and department/unit specific competencies. For the safety of our patients and co

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UnityPoint Health as a Social Worker – Behavioral Health Operations.

Key Skills

Discharge planningPsychosocial assessmentCase managementBehavioral healthClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient counselingCrisis interventionRegulatory complianceElectronic medical recordsConflict resolutionHealth literacyPerformance improvementPatient advocacyCare coordination
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Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at UnityPoint Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Discharge planning, Psychosocial assessment, Case management, Behavioral health, Clinical documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient counseling, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Social Worker is responsible for delivering professional clinical services, including psychosocial assessments and discharge planning, to support patient care. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and facilitate effectiv...

Benefits package: Paid time off, Parental leave, 401K matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid holidays, Short-term disability, Long-term disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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