Social Worker Inpatient Behavioral Health

Social Worker Inpatient Behavioral Health in

Fargo Job Ref:

3109505871

Employer:

Network Company Name:

Sanford Health

Industry:

Healthcare other

Job Type:

Full Time

State:

North Dakota

City:

Fargo

Zip Code:

58103

Post Date:

05/14/2026 Careers With Purpose Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility:

Sanford S Univ Med Ctr

Location:

Fargo, ND

Address:

1720 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40.00

Salary Range:

$24.00 - $36.00 Job Summary Provides supportive services/counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economical concerns of patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning by coordinating and planning programs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of medical situations. Coordinates healthcare programs among patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and psychosocial and healthcare teams/communities. Demonstrates knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages. Responds to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics policies and procedures alongside the appropriate state laws. Develops appropriate plan of care for patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers by obtaining resources from the social, health and human services agencies. Provides referrals, current information and/or education regarding programs and services available. Demonstrates commitment to the organization by utilizing time effectively, participating in special projects/assignments and exhibiting flexibility when necessary. Demonstrates professionalism by participating in care conferences and transitional rounding, serving as an advocate. Demonstrates efficacy in critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making. Possesses written and verbal communication skills while establishing a rapport with patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and communities and healthcare teams/communities. Displays independent judgement. Actively participates with the healthcare teams. Depending on department may be providing social services for donors and transplant recipients. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required. Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred. Depending on location, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment. Depending on position, may be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege. Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:

In Minnesota:

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or other allowed credential based on Minnesota statue

In North Dakota:

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number:

R-

Job Function:

Care Coordination

Featured:

No