Hospital Social Worker II: Discharge & Family Support

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Social Worker II to assess patient and family needs, provide holistic care, and coordinate with care teams to support discharge planning.

The role requires a Master of Social Work, Indiana LSW or LCSW license, and at least two years of hospital social work experience; strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This is an on-site, 24-hour-per-week position with daytime shifts and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master of Social Work (MSW).
• Indiana LSW or LCSW license required; addendums may apply for specific roles as noted in job description.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional social work experience with patients/families and social complexities; hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs and coping skills within cultural/spiritual context.
• Provide holistic, patient/family centered care with education and interventions.
• Offer crisis intervention and link to community resources as needed.
• Participate in discharge planning and treatment planning with the care team.
• Coordinate with the care team to support patient goals and cost-efficient outcomes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Discharge planning

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Social Worker II to assess patient and family needs, provide holistic care, and coordinate with care teams to support discharge planning.

The role requires a Master of Social Work, Indiana LSW or LCSW license, and at least two years of hospital social work experience; strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This is an on-site, 24-hour-per-week position with daytime shifts and weekend rotation.