Clinical Social Worker NE(MHO)

About the position

The position reports to the Manager of Social Services and involves providing short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning services to diverse patient populations. The role includes completing comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine necessary clinical interventions and assess the scope of discharge planning needs. The individual will actively coordinate the planning and implementation of a continuity of care plan and participate with a multidisciplinary team in the development of individualized treatment plans. Extensive knowledge of community resources, programs, and agencies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Completing comprehensive psychosocial assessment and history to determine treatment and discharge planning needs.
• Interviewing the patient and/or family to obtain pertinent medical, financial, social, and/or psychological data.
• Reviewing the patient's progress, psychosocial status, and ongoing assessment of level of care.
• Collaborating with medical, nursing, and multi-disciplinary staff to ensure seamless coordination of efforts.
• Involving the patient and family in care planning and treatment decisions.
• Ensuring documentation accurately represents Clinical Social Worker's contacts and reflects their role in patient care.
• Documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes to maintain appropriate case records.
• Identifying patients and families who may qualify for funding programs and referring them to the appropriate financial department.
• Providing short-term therapeutic counseling for patients, families, and/or significant others.
• Conducting daily group therapy sessions focusing on identified patient problems/needs.
• Assisting patients/families in understanding the psycho-social implications of diagnosis.
• Participating in meetings with healthcare associates to assist in developing and coordinating treatment plans.
• Working collaboratively with Utilization Review and other departments regarding patient clinical status.
• Identifying and resolving barriers that hinder effective patient care.
• Identifying patient/family needs for services and referring them to community agencies.
• Acting as a patient advocate and providing conflict management.
• Identifying appropriate psychiatric aftercare needs and securing necessary appointments.
• Providing consultation and education to agencies and groups as requested.
• Supervising MSW student interns as arranged.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with community providers.
• Staying abreast of recent developments in the field of expertise.
• Attending in-services and department meetings; participating in continuing education.
• Maintaining professional affiliations and reading current professional literature.
• Participating in hospital activities and committees as appropriate.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in hospital or healthcare social services.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Indiana as a licensed clinical social worker.
• Knowledge of current trends, developments, and treatment modalities for patients with psychiatric disorders.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional discharge planning or case management experience.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Continuing education and training.
• Flexible working hours.