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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Indiana licensure or license eligibility as an LSW or LCSW.
• Strong psychosocial assessment, referral, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use disorders, and health-related social needs.
• Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to adapt services for diverse populations across geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.

Nice To Haves

• HIV case management experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face assessments of patients and families to evaluate psychosocial needs, barriers to care, and support systems.
• Provide ongoing case management, referrals, and assistance with applications for HIV-related grants and programs.
• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Assist patients in navigating emotional, social, and financial impacts related to HIV and other health conditions.
• Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet individual needs.
• Provide mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions to support complex discharge planning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cases involving child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, institutional abuse, or domestic violence; coordinate with protective agencies as needed.
• Support crisis intervention efforts, utilizing de-escalation techniques to prevent violence and manage acute crises.
• Conduct interviews and assessments of victims, perpetrators, and significant others, ensuring safety and legal compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hospital staff, law enforcement, APS/DCS, community agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Respond with or in lieu of the Department of Public Safety to de-escalate violence when required.