Social Worker II

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Worker at UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine in Indiana Fort Wayne assesses patient and family needs, provides holistic care, crisis intervention, and coordinates with the care team to support goals and cost-effective outcomes.

Required is a Master of Social Work and active Indiana LSW or LCSW license, with at least two years of hospital or clinical social work experience; discharge planning and community resource linkage are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work is required.
• Indiana LSW or LCSW license is required.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience with patients/families facing social barriers to healthcare.
• Preferred hospital experience and discharge planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs and coping skills in cultural and spiritual contexts.
• Provide crisis intervention and connect to community resources.
• Coordinate with care team to plan discharge and treatment goals.
• Support and educate patients and families to navigate emotional, social, and financial challenges.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Case management

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Req #: 182806

Summary

The Social Worker assesses patient/family needs and coping skills that support the patient's unique cultural and spiritual beliefs. Provides holistic patient/family centered care. Provides education, interventions and community resources specific to the patient/family need. Provides crisis intervention, complex or long-term placement linkage to appropriate community resources. Participates in discharge planning and treatment planning. Coordinates with the care team and other coworkers to facilitate the patient's goals and achievement of quality and cost-effective outcomes.Master Degree in Social Work required.

Must have current Indiana LSW or LCSW license.

Minimum of 2 years professional experience working with patients/families with social complexities and cultural barriers to healthcare. Preferred additional discharge planning or medical social work experience. Preferred previous work experience in the hospital setting.

Demonstrates thorough working knowledge of social work process, community agencies, services, and resources available to assist patients and families in the resolution of emotional , social, and financial difficulties related to change in patient's health status. Requires general knowledge of the normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age of the patient and diagnosis to support the provision of an individualized plan of care. Requires sound analytical and organizational skill to assess patient's needs, plan and coordinate appropriate therapeutic intervention and to manage case load to achieve efficiency and productivity. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.