What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at BHS Baptist Healthcare System?
Job Description:
Seeking Medical Social Worker!
PRN (work as needed). shifts and days vary
Baptist Health Floyd, Care Coordination
Southern Indiana/Louisville, Kentucky area
The Social Worker (MSW) is a non-clinical social work position responsible for discharge planning, case management, and psychosocial support of patients and their families within the hospital setting. This involves completing psychosocial assessments and interventions to assist patients in coping with their hospitalization, illness, diagnosis, and/or life situation and provide support and education to families on how to support the patient after hospitalization. The Social Worker also provides advice or guidance for any other non-medical problem or barriers to care patients may have that may hinder their rate of recovery or delay discharge and serves as a resource for continuity of care options after discharge.
Position/Opportunity Highlights:
Work independently, as well as with a collaborative team
Opportunity to work in community setting, we serve 6 Southern Indiana counties
Work with a leadership team that believes they are there to support you
Qualifications:
- Current Master of Social Work degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.
Current Indiana license as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required based on state of practice.
- Minimum of two (2) years of social work experience preferred.
- Case Management Certification (CCM) preferred.
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150.
EOE.
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
