Social Worker

Woburn Hospital•Goshen, IN

About The Position

The Licensed Social Worker (LSW) ensures the experience of care for the patient and family is exceptional. The social work role is accountable for multiple performance and utilization risk components, such as (1) psychosocial assessment and clinical intervention for patients who present with a complex care need (2) short term therapeutic intervention, crisis management, and resource development that improves patient flow and transition across the continuum and supports clinical cost reduction (3) coordination of care across the continuum that is collaborative with physicians, continuity of care planners, and other interdisciplinary members of the team (4) assesses for barriers (social, financial, environmental) with potential to impact the ability to reduce unplanned procedures/visits/admissions as well as overall LOS (5) engages the patient/f family, physician and team in the transition plan of care to achieve better alignment with goals, department priorities, and system quality initiatives (6) other related duties as assigned for patients across the continuum of care within the respective health care setting. Must diligently communicate and collaborate with all members of the health care team to facilitate the episode of care, so that patient receives services in a safe and timely manner, and the patient and family are provided all necessary resources and education. Displays a high level of professionalism at all times and engages leadership in problem-solving as necessary.

Requirements

Permanent LSW licensure.
Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Relevant health care, mental health or community-based experience.
Knowledge of the impact of disease process and human behavior to provide psychosocial assessments, short-term therapeutic counseling, and crisis intervention to patients, families, and staff.
Strong clinical assessment, planning, and goal development skills.
Ability to communicate and resolve conflict with physicians, other health care team members, community agencies, clients, and families with diverse opinions, values, and religious/cultural ideas.
Knowledge of community resources and entitlement programs.
Knowledge of state and county adult and child protective legal mandates.
Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Strong communication skills in giving and receiving information, providing counseling, and developing positive helping relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the health team.
Strong counseling skills to help patients and families understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.

Nice To Haves

LCSW Licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform psychosocial assessments and provide clinical intervention for patients with complex care needs.
Provide short-term therapeutic intervention, crisis management, and resource development to improve patient flow and transition across the continuum.
Coordinate care across the continuum in collaboration with physicians, continuity of care planners, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Assess for social, financial, and environmental barriers that may impact unplanned procedures/visits/admissions and overall length of stay.
Engage patients, families, physicians, and the team in the transition plan of care to align with goals, department priorities, and system quality initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned for patients across the continuum of care within the respective health care setting.
Communicate and collaborate with all members of the health care team to facilitate the episode of care.
Ensure patients receive services in a safe and timely manner.
Provide patients and families with necessary resources and education.
Display a high level of professionalism at all times.
Engage leadership in problem-solving as necessary.