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
Exempt
Job 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 patients
Implements 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 Help
Home health care, including referrals to CICOA for in-home services, durable medical equipment ordering, and caregiver support and assistance
Placement - assisted living, nursing home, group home
Abuse/neglect - assist and refer domestic violence victims, APS and CPS reports, referral to resources for prevention of abuse
Legal assistance that includes Medical Legal Partnership referrals, legal aid and notary services
Education 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 programs
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
End of life - Advanced Directives, Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST), hospice referrals and funeral planning/burial assistance
Financial - 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 policies
Job 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 eligible
Graduation 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 Care
Social work experience in a health care setting dealing with pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take initiative, work independently and be flexible
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide social work services appropriate to the age of patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Possesses the ability to assess data and interpret information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs.
Analytical, psycho-social assessment, and counseling skills
Knowledge of pertinent State/Federal laws and regulations, community systems and resources
Ability to work cooperatively with multi-discipline teams in situations requiring a high degree of flexibility, creativity, and initiative
Ability to apply social work techniques/principles including evaluation, intervention, and counseling
Ability to perform duties independently
Ability to recognize own limitations and seek assistance/guidance from appropriate resources as needed.
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.
