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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Permanent licensure as an LSW in Indiana required.
• Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention or an alternative de-escalation training within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial assessment for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Understanding of disease processes and human behavior related to health and social needs.
• Complex discharge planning skills for safe patient transitions.
• Knowledge of state and county legal mandates related to protective services.
• Understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan, including end-of-life care.
• Ability to identify decision-makers and coordinate goals of care conversations.
• Experience adapting services for geographically, culturally, and financially diverse populations.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with hospital staff, law enforcement, community agencies, and external partners.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
• Ability to apply principles of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Meet face-to-face with patients and families to assess psychosocial needs and risks.
• Coordinate resources for safe patient transitions.
• Collaborate with all healthcare team members to facilitate effective care and resource delivery.
• Interpret and communicate complex patient and family needs, role modeling caring practices.
• Counsel patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness or disability.
• Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet identified needs.
• Support de-escalation, and safety planning in high-risk situations.
• Conduct interviews with victims, perpetrators, and significant others, ensuring safety and legal compliance.
• Document all clinical activities accurately in the electronic medical record system.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with hospital staff, law enforcement, community agencies, and protective services.
• Respond to or support responses with the Department of Public Safety to de-escalate violence.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative work environment