Social Worker PRN

Provides social caseload to patients and families having difficulty in social functioning, primarily as it affects their health, refers and aids in the referral process to community agencies.

JOB DUTIES

Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. Demonstrates orientation toward excellent customer service by conducting daily activities, communication and interactions in a cooperative, positive, and professional manner. Provides quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other nursing staff, physician, community agencies and/or hospital personnel for patients on assigned caseload. Provides leadership and effective communication to assure that appropriate outcomes for every patient are met in the most effective and efficient manner. Participates in case conferences identifying social problems, their severity, inter-relatedness to the medical situation, as well as, assessing a family’s strengths and weaknesses, and discussing alternate methods of alleviating the situation. Assists the patient and family to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations, and provides services planner to restore the patient to optimum health and social adjustment within their capacity. Utilizes resources to assist patients and families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose towards illness and interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care; works with family and community agencies to assist the patient to resume life in the community or to live with their disability. Maintains necessary records and reports that are part of the patient’s clinical records and gives progress reports to the physician and staff members as required. Performs roles in advocacy, community organization, education and team consultation, through establishing/maintaining external clinician relationships to identify and meet patient needs. Attends and participates in, in-services for RNs, LPNs and HHAs to help them understand how emotional problems impact physical health Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Education: Knowledge of clinical practice, counseling skills and community resources normally acquired by completing a Master of Social Work.

Licensure: Must possess a valid Indiana licensure for social work.

Experience: Minimum of one year’s experience in social work in a medical facility and/or mental health program and demonstrated leadership ability required.

Other Job Requirements:

Demonstrates clear, effective communication, to include verbal, written and listening skill. Ability to promote collaboration and creativity among community agencies, resources and health care team. Demonstrates critical thinking skill. Competency in computer applications.

Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.