Senior Social Worker

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Senior Social Worker for a remote position, responsible for supporting patients' mental and physical health. This role involves collaborating with healthcare providers, assessing psychosocial factors, and providing therapeutic interventions. Qualified candidates will have a Master's degree in social work and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in relevant areas preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Support patients' mental and physical health through assessments and interventions.
• Coordinate care with medical providers and track treatment response.
• Develop relapse prevention plans for patients.

Skills

Assessment of psychosocial risk factors

Crisis intervention techniques

Communication

Counseling

De-escalation techniques

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Education

Master's degree in social work

Permanent LSW licensure, LCSW preferred

Job description

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Overview

This position is a remote Full-Time Day role (IUHMG-Metro).

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We seek individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and strive for excellence daily.

The Virtual Integrated Behavioral Health team provides innovative services through a virtual model, collaborating with outpatient healthcare providers. Responsibilities include supporting patients' mental and physical health, coordinating with medical providers, screening and assessing for mental health and substance use disorders, facilitating engagement and follow-up care, tracking treatment response, and supporting psychotropic medication management. The team uses brief, evidence-based behavioral interventions and consults with psychiatric specialists for treatment updates. Members also develop relapse prevention plans for patients who have achieved their treatment goals.

Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!

Key responsibilities include:

• Effectively communicating and collaborating with all healthcare team members to facilitate safe and timely patient care, providing necessary resources and education to patients and families.
• Interpreting and communicating complex patient and family needs, role modeling caring practices.
• Assessing psychosocial risk factors, evaluating prior functioning, support systems, reactions to illness, and coping abilities.
• Counseling patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness/disability, and mobilizing resources.
• Providing mental health assessments upon physician referral.
• Offering therapeutic interventions for discharge planning and crisis situations.
• Serving as liaison with protective services and providing specialized mental health services, including crisis intervention and addiction assessments.
• Supporting patients in crisis with de-escalation techniques and intervention.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Master's degree in social work.
• De-escalation certification within 6 months.
• Permanent LSW licensure, LCSW preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in relevant areas preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of disease impact, human behavior, legal mandates, growth and development principles, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities upon request.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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