Home Health Social Worker

Michigan City Coolspring Health Center1225 E Coolspring Ave Michigan City, Indiana 46360

The Home Care Social Worker assists in developing a plan, which meets the psycho-social needs of the patient and family. This position assists the patient, family, and home care staff in identifying and utilizing available services and resources.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Completes initial and ongoing assessments, which include the psychosocial, financial, cultural and emotional patient environment.
• Determines social, psychological, cultural and financial situations and the impact on the patient's plan.
• Initiates discharge planning with the patient and appropriate others.
• Consults with physicians, nurses, case managers and other disciplines regarding patient's progress and any patient issues.
• Evaluates the patient's progress and updates the plan of care with the patient and caregiver on a regular basis.
• Establishes a plan of care/service that is realistic and has measurable goals, working with the patient, caregivers, and patient's family.
• Documents patient assessments and pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree- Social Services - Required
• 1 Year Social Work Experience - Required
• 1 Year Home Health Experience - Preferred
• Licensed Social Worker- State Licensing Board (LSW) - Required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker- State Licensing Board (LCSW) - Preferred
• Auto Insurance - Required
• Driver's License - Required  
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association- Required

Up to 75%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.