Social Worker - Behavioral Health Operations (Full Time)

1 month ago
United StatesFull TimeSocial Work

Job Description

About the Role

Join UnityPoint Health as a Social Worker - Behavioral Health Operations (Full Time) 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

  • 401(k) with employer match.

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 (Full Time).

Key Skills

Behavioral HealthDischarge PlanningSocial Work EthicsPsychosocial AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Care PlanningCompliance (Medicare/Medicaid)CounselingDocumentationConflict ResolutionCommunicationEvidence Based PracticeAdult Teaching-Learning ConceptsPerformance ImprovementRisk Management
HealthcareSocial Servicesvia Icims

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Behavioral Health Operations (Full Time) at UnityPoint Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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: Behavioral Health, Discharge Planning, Social Work Ethics, Psychosocial Assessment, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Care Planning, Compliance (Medicare/Medicaid), Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker is responsible for delivering specific departmental services, focusing heavily on finding appropriate discharge services and placements for patients. This includes providing competent professional services aligned with institutional goals and ethical commitments while alleviating s...

Benefits package: Paid time off, Parental leave, 401K matching, Employee recognition program, Dental and health insurance, Paid holidays, Short and long-term disability, Pet insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About UnityPoint Health

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Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental and health insurance
Paid holidays
Short and long-term disability
Pet insurance
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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