Cross Continuum Social Worker BSW

UnityPoint Health

1 day ago

Fort Dodge, IowaFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Apply

Job Description

About the Role

Join UnityPoint Health as a Cross Continuum Social Worker – M-F Schedule in United States. Overview Fort Dodge, IA M-F, 8a-5p We are seeking a Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team, applying social work expertise to support patient and family access to care and address psychosocial factors impacting health outcomes. Why UnityPoint Health?

Key Responsibilities

centered care plans. Facilitates team and family meetings to promote communication and continuity of care. Partners with internal and community providers to ensure seamless care across settings.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join UnityPoint Health as a Cross Continuum Social Worker – M-F Schedule.

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCrisis interventionCounselingAdvance care planningCare coordinationPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary collaborationResource referralCare transitionsScreeningPatient educationCultural competenceCommunication

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in social work and possess a current BSW licensure. One year of clinical healthcare experience is preferred, along with mandatory reporter training and specific advance care planning certifications.

HealthcareSocial Servicesvia Icims

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cross Continuum Social Worker BSW at UnityPoint Health a 4.0 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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 Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Counseling, Advance care planning, Care coordination, Patient advocacy, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Resource referral. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide crisis intervention, and facilitate care coordination within an interdisciplinary team. They will also advocate for patient rights and connect families with necessary community resources and financial support.

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

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.