Social Worker-Blank Family Services

Social Worker- Blank Family Services

Join our Blank Family Services team as a Social Worker, where you’ll play an important role in supporting patients and families through some of their most meaningful and challenging moments. As part of an interdisciplinary care team, you’ll use your professional and clinical expertise to assess psychosocial needs, reduce barriers to care, connect individuals with community resources, and advocate for safe, supportive transitions across the hospital setting.

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, resourceful, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment where every day brings meaningful opportunities to support patients, families, and care teams.

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.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a variety of hospital-based care areas while providing direct support, emotional guidance, transition planning, and resource coordination that can make a lasting difference for patients and their families.

What You’ll Do:

• • Assess patient and family psychosocial needs and identify barriers that may impact health, healing, and discharge planning.
  • Connect patients and families with community resources, support services, and programs that promote access to care and long-term stability.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, care teams, and community partners to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
  • Provide emotional support, advocacy, and guidance to patients and families navigating complex health care situations.
  • Assist with transition planning and facilitation to support safe, timely, and effective movement across levels of care.

Education: MSW degree Required in Social Work from an accredited school. 

Experience: Prefer one year clinical experience in health care and with pediatric population. Experience conducting mental health assessments.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid LBSW, LMSW, LISW, or similar licensure through State of Iowa active at time of hire. Successfully complete Person Centered Care course within 1 year of hire. Valid mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement.