Social Worker-MSW Senior-PRN Nights

Indiana University Health • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The position involves providing emotional support and practical assistance to patients and their families, conducting assessments of patients' psychosocial needs, and educating them about illnesses and treatment plans. The role includes counseling those in crisis or experiencing distress, assessing the financial status of patients and families, and connecting them with other facilities and resources. Maintaining the confidentiality of patient records and evaluating a patient's mental health are also key responsibilities. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with all members of the health care team to ensure that patients receive services in a safe and timely manner, and that they and their families are provided with all necessary resources and education. The role also involves interpreting and communicating complex patient/family needs and role modeling caring practices to other caregivers. Additionally, the position requires assessing psychosocial risk factors, counseling patients and families regarding the emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness, and providing mental health assessments upon physician referral. The candidate will also provide therapeutic intervention for complex discharge planning and serve as a liaison between Indiana University Health and state and county protective teams.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work required
• De-escalation certification required within 6 months
• Permanent LSW licensure required, LCSW licensure preferred
• Knowledge of the impact of the disease process and human behavior for psychosocial assessments
• Knowledge of state and county adult and child protective legal mandates
• Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• 3-5 years experience preferred in mental health, Department of Child and Family Services, adult protective services, Veteran's Administration, or substance abuse
• Experience working with geographically and financially diverse patient populations

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and practical assistance to patients and their families
• Conduct assessments of patients' psychosocial needs
• Educate patients and families about illnesses and treatment plans
• Counsel those in crisis or experiencing distress
• Assess the financial status of patients and families
• Connect patients with other facilities and resources
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient records
• Evaluate a patient's mental health
• Facilitate complex discharge planning
• Serve as the point person in child abuse/neglect and domestic violence cases
• Provide specialized mental health services including Crisis Intervention and Addiction Assessments
• Support those undergoing acute crisis and utilize de-escalation techniques
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with community and medical teams

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees