Social Worker II (1.0 D)
About The Position
The Social Worker II collaborates with individuals, families, and groups to address psychosocial challenges through a process of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation. As part of a multidisciplinary care team, this position works directly with patients and their caregivers to resolve personal crises and support a therapeutic milieu to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. The Social Worker is also responsible for overseeing the general case management and care coordination of assigned patients. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Asses the psychological status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment. Carry out social evaluations and interventions based on evaluation findings. Provide information to patients or families and care givers and community agencies. Provide patient and family-focused therapeutic crisis counseling. Continuously update case manager. Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
Requirements
- Master's Degree Social Service - Required
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - State Licensing Board - Required
Nice To Haves
- 2 years Acute Care Hospital - Preferred
- 2 years Mental Health or related Community Healthcare - Preferred
Responsibilities
- Asses the psychological status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment.
- Carry out social evaluations and interventions based on evaluation findings.
- Provide information to patients or families and care givers and community agencies.
- Provide patient and family-focused therapeutic crisis counseling.
- Continuously update case manager.
- Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
