Social Worker CHC

Division:Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: FQHC Req ID: 26749 Schedule: Full Time Shift: Varied (Days/Evenings) Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status ExemptJob Role Summary The Social Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive social work services which assist providers, patients and their families to find practical ways of overcoming social, emotional, and environmental barriers to optimum functioning and attainment of health. This position acts as educator for clients, families, community and other professionals regarding disease prevention, impact of illness and disease progression, advocacy for benefits, health maintenance, and adherence to treatment regimens.Essential Functions and Responsibilities Responsible for providing comprehensive social work services which assist providers, patients and their families to find practical ways of overcoming social, emotional, and environmental barriers to optimum functioning and attainment of health.Provides ongoing assessment, including gathering comprehensive information to use in developing interventions and treatment strategies; included are psychosocial assessments and referrals and OB assessments and education for prenatal patientsImplements intervention and treatment plans that promote client well-being and ensure a continuum of care.

Planning is based on a comprehensive, culturally competent assessment with interdisciplinary input and includes:Basic needs-referrals to community resources for food, clothes, housing/shelter, utilities, etc.Access to medical care - transportation, medication copays, Medicaid, Medicare Parts A, B and D, QMB and Extra HelpHome health care, including referrals to CICOA for in-home services, durable medical equipment ordering, and caregiver support and assistancePlacement - assisted living, nursing home, group homeAbuse/neglect - assist and refer domestic violence victims, APS and CPS reports, referral to resources for prevention of abuseLegal assistance that includes Medical Legal Partnership referrals, legal aid and notary servicesEducation and employment - assistance with children receiving individualized Special Education Programs, serve as a liaison for school system, referral to GED programs, literacy and high school diploma programs, referrals to vocational rehabilitation and employment search programsActs as educator for clients, families, community and other professionals regarding disease prevention, impact of illness and disease progression, advocacy for benefits, health maintenance, and adherence to treatment regimensEnd of life - Advanced Directives, Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST), hospice referrals and funeral planning/burial assistanceFinancial - Budgeting assistance, SSI/SSDI information, etc.Maintains records or documentation of social work services, which reflect the client and client systems' pertinent information for assessment and treatment; social work involvement and outcomes with and for clients; and in accordance with care goals and legislative and administrative regulations and policiesJob Requirements Graduation with a Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work; must be licensed or become licensed as an LSW or LCSW when eligibleGraduation with a Master's degree from a related field plus an active LCSW or LSW license may be accepted in lieu of an MSW for those working in Senior CareSocial work experience in a health care setting dealing with pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients is preferredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to take initiative, work independently and be flexib