St. Joseph's Health System has a part time Social Work opening qin Mishawaka! This is a great opportunity to work part-time hours with a social worker with our Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Rehab team.
Job Duties includes:
Assists patients and families in coping with problems associated with severe and long-term illnesses. Conducts patient and family interviews, prepares psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, provides counseling and crisis intervention, and directs patients to designated community agencies and resources. Provides consultation to patient treatment team members and participates in developing new patient care programs throughout Saint Joseph Health System cardiopulmonary and vascular rehab. Provide individual, family, and/or group treatment as part of interdisciplinary treatment plan. Provide quality patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural, spiritual, diversity, and/or other special needs or circumstances through competent clinical practices. Work amongst a multidisciplinary team specializing in cardiopulmonary and vascular care. Hours variable, Monday - Thursday.
1. Interviews patients and families to obtain psychosocial data.
2. Evaluates and gather data from the patient, family, outpatient supports and other collateral sources (including the primary care provider) regarding plan of treatment and available resources, and develops an appropriate intervention plan.
3. Provides a variety of direct services and clinical interventions in order to provide continuity of care and to help patients and families resolve socio-emotional problems associated with adjustment to illness, resource needs, mental health problems and a variety of life events and transitions.
4. Demonstrates ability to make appropriate and useful changes in the patient’s treatment plan when problems persist and recognizes when discharge and/or transfer of care is in the best interest of the patient.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Masters Degree in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited graduate school.
Current State of Indiana Master’s Degree Social Work License or Limited License Social Work degree.
Six to twelve months related experience preferred
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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.