Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Nursing Home jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Home Health Visits in the home

If you have a passion for improving the quality of life for seniors, then you need to talk to us!

What are we looking for in our Medical Social Workers?

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients/clients related to the patients/client's illness and environment.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients/clients referred to social work.
• Provides information and referral services for Organization patients/clients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients/clients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients/clients or family/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization agency personnel to support patient/client care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient/client and agency personnel.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/supervisor. Participates in In-Service education.
• Must enjoy driving around your community!

• Graduate of a Master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Required.
• A minimum of one year experience in health care.
• Experience in a home health care, preferred.
• Has good oral and written communication skills; and has good organizational skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Speak, read, write, and comprehend English. Required.