9 Social Services jobs in Tucson

**Primary City/State:**
Tucson, Arizona
**Department Name:**
C/P-NC Hemonc-Clinic
**Work Shift:**
Day
**Job Category:**
Clinical Care
Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that's why we work hard every day to make a difference in people's lives. We've united under a common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. It's a lofty goal, but it's one we're committed to seeing through. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people's lives - and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now.
As a Master Social Worker you will work with the entire **Oncology** team including providers, RN's/ MA's, supportive care and dieticians to optimize the outcomes for Oncology patients.
**Requires a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) (equivalent*) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)**
**Clinic Hours:**
**7:30am-4:30pm or 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday**
**No Call or Weekends**
**Locations:**
**3838 N Campbell Ave and 1895 Orange Grove Rd, Tucson AZ**
University Medical Center Tucson PBCs Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting ground breaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position develops, coordinates and provides social work services to patients and families who are faced with social, emotional and situational stressors precipitated by illness, injury, and/or disability. The goal is to aid in adaptation and empower the patient and the family to participate to the fullest of their abilities in the discharge planning process. This position provides developmentally appropriate care for the population that it serves which includes planning for the safe discharge and continuity of care, the ability to recognize and plan for the unique needs of all ages as well as the physically disabled, mentally ill, chronically ill and terminally ill patient.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Processes and facilitates the assessment with analysis of functional and psychological needs of the patient within the framework of his/her developmental stage, functional abilities, cultural milieu, and support network. Assessment of the relationship of the patient's medical needs to the patient's home situation, financial resources, and availability of community resources. Assessment of the social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, need for care, response to treatment, and adjustment to care. Assessment includes: initial assessments, behavioral observations, test (MMSE, depression screening, substance abuse screening), resource identification - strength based, collection and analysis of information to determine an individual's treatment needs.
2. Formulates a plan of intervention acceptable to the patient, family, and health care team. Facilitate adjustments to the plan of care when necessary to promote enhanced outcomes. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to develop, manage, and communicate patient needs and discharge plans.
3. Documents all interventions in the patient medical record both timely and accurately including all elements of the transitional care plan to include the discharge plan.
4. Provides advocacy, assistance, support, counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families. Facilitates hospital-sponsored support groups.
5. Functions in a liaison role between the hospital and community in making community resources available to the patient and family.
6. Maintains knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other program benefits to assist patients with discharge planning and choices. Knowledge of contemporary behavioral health and system theories relevant to health care, end of life dynamics, and interventions; grief and bereavement counseling, substance abuse identification and interventions, support of victims of abuse, neglect, or violence. Provides professional education to staff and community.
7. Gather / assessing information, apply counseling and developmental theories, utilizing diagnostic frameworks, and engage in collaborative treatment planning.
8. Has freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Positions are facility based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Home health agencies, nursing homes, insurance providers, volunteer services, county and governmental agencies and medical supply companies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field (requirement is based on business need and regulatory compliance, all positions may not have this requirement).
Requires a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) (equivalent*) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or have a MSW with the requirement to become licensed within 6 months of hire date. An equivalent license applies to states that do not recognize an LMSW; therefore, the employee must possess a Master's Degree and be a Licensed Social Worker. For assignments in an acute care setting, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 3 years acute care hospital experience. Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Social Worker MSW in the specialty area.
Must have knowledge of government/community resources such as Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care or any other applicable resources/services. Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, human relations skills and time management skills. In acute care, must be able to work flexible hours and take rotating call after hours.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
DATE APPROVED 05/11/2025
**EEO Statement:**
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**Privacy Policy:**
Privacy Policy ( Health supports a drug-free work environment.
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**Primary City/State:**
Tucson, Arizona
**Department Name:**
OP Dialysis Ctr Peds-Hosp
**Work Shift:**
Day
**Job Category:**
Clinical Care
Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that's why we work hard every day to make a difference in people's lives. We've united under a common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. It's a lofty goal, but it's one we're committed to seeing through. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people's lives - and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now.
At **Banner University Medical Center** , patients experience customized, comprehensive and compassionate cancer care. We travel through the cancer journey with patients, supporting their unique medical and personal needs every step of the way. We believe patient care is most effective when it's truly collaborative. Our evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach brings together physicians from all cancer specialties to provide highly coordinated and compassionate care.
As a **Master Social Worker in Pediatric Dialysis** your role is essential as you provide emotional support and practical assistance to pediatric patients and their families throughout their medical journey, including helping them navigate the healthcare system, access necessary resources, cope with the emotional impact of the diagnosis, and advocate for their needs within the healthcare system. Some duties may include individual and group counseling, psychosocial assessments, care plan development, crisis intervention, community resource referrals, and collaboration with the medical team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
**Location:**
This role will travel between
Pediatric Dialysis BUMCT
1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson
Rheumatology at Wilmot Pediatric Multispecialty Clinic
535 N Wilmot Rd
**Schedule** :
This is a **Part Time** position
20hrs wk., Monday - Friday
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position develops, coordinates and provides social work services to patients and families who are faced with social, emotional and situational stressors precipitated by illness, injury, and/or disability. The goal is to aid in adaptation and empower the patient and the family to participate to the fullest of their abilities in the discharge planning process. This position provides developmentally appropriate care for the population that it serves which includes planning for the safe discharge and continuity of care, the ability to recognize and plan for the unique needs of all ages as well as the physically disabled, mentally ill, chronically ill and terminally ill patient.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Processes and facilitates the assessment with analysis of functional and psychological needs of the patient within the framework of his/her developmental stage, functional abilities, cultural milieu, and support network. Assessment of the relationship of the patient's medical needs to the patient's home situation, financial resources, and availability of community resources. Assessment of the social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, need for care, response to treatment, and adjustment to care. Assessment includes: initial assessments, behavioral observations, test (MMSE, depression screening, substance abuse screening), resource identification - strength based, collection and analysis of information to determine an individual's treatment needs.
2. Formulates a plan of intervention acceptable to the patient, family, and health care team. Facilitate adjustments to the plan of care when necessary to promote enhanced outcomes. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to develop, manage, and communicate patient needs and discharge plans.
3. Documents all interventions in the patient medical record both timely and accurately including all elements of the transitional care plan to include the discharge plan.
4. Provides advocacy, assistance, support, counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families. Facilitates hospital-sponsored support groups.
5. Functions in a liaison role between the hospital and community in making community resources available to the patient and family.
6. Maintains knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other program benefits to assist patients with discharge planning and choices. Knowledge of contemporary behavioral health and system theories relevant to health care, end of life dynamics, and interventions; grief and bereavement counseling, substance abuse identification and interventions, support of victims of abuse, neglect, or violence. Provides professional education to staff and community.
7. Gather / assessing information, apply counseling and developmental theories, utilizing diagnostic frameworks, and engage in collaborative treatment planning.
8. Has freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Positions are facility based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Home health agencies, nursing homes, insurance providers, volunteer services, county and governmental agencies and medical supply companies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field (requirement is based on business need and regulatory compliance, all positions may not have this requirement).
Requires a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) (equivalent*) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or have a MSW with the requirement to become licensed within 6 months of hire date. An equivalent license applies to states that do not recognize an LMSW; therefore, the employee must possess a Master's Degree and be a Licensed Social Worker. For assignments in an acute care setting, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 3 years acute care hospital experience. Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Social Worker MSW in the specialty area.
Must have knowledge of government/community resources such as Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care or any other applicable resources/services. Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, human relations skills and time management skills. In acute care, must be able to work flexible hours and take rotating call after hours.
Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
**EEO Statement:**
EEO/Disabled/Veterans ( organization supports a drug-free work environment.
**Privacy Policy:**
Privacy Policy ( Health supports a drug-free work environment.
Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability

**_Social Workers enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement and up to $20K for student loan contribution and many ways to earn your degree at low or no cost._**
**Job Summary**
The social worker provides professional services to patients and families, which facilitates the use of individual, public and private resources so that optimal functioning can occur for both the patient and the family. These core services include assessment of psychosocial functioning and capacities, counseling for care planning and decision-making, social work treatment and community resource planning. Social workers collaborate with many disciplines, programs, departments and organizations in the accomplishment of these duties.
**Essential Functions**
+ Conducts Psychosocial Assessments for Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients as well as neonatal, Infant, and Pediatric patients.
+ Determines inter-relatedness of psychosocial factors and health status/disease process.
+ Identifies emotional, social and financial needs of patient/family and provides assistance/referrals as appropriate.
+ Identifies appropriate treatment plans and follows-up with discharge planning team.
+ Acts as expert in the area of Social work. Assists Social Workers with problem cases.
+ Provides emotional support to patient/family. Helps families/patients cope with illness, disability, and situations.
+ Facilitates patient/family support groups (i.e. Cancer, Stroke and AIDS).
+ Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning process: conducts and documents proactive, concurrent discharge planning assessments.
+ Implements discharge plans, i.e., setting up home health, transfers to other facilities, initial nursing home placements.
+ Assists in Quality Improvement Initiative: monitor and trend re-admissions to the hospital.
+ Manages high risk referrals: Performs discharge planning activities on newly diagnosed cancer patients, suspected abuse, adoptions, high-risk mothers, fetal demise, long-term acute placements, ER, Psych transfers, HIV/Aids and hospice patients.
+ Assist Case Management to move patients to more appropriate level of care.
+ Promotes effective communication and ensures continuity of care. Verbal communication with patients, families, hospital staff are always positive, accurate, supportive, and clearly understood.
+ Social worker maintains a supportive, collaborative partner-like relationship with nurses, physicians, and case management team.
+ Consistently performs all social service function to meet department volume and quality standard. Effectively communicates to supervisor status of current workload daily.
+ Attends meetings regularly: attend daily discharge planning meetings with Case Manager. Attend monthly department Meetings and committees.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Complies with all policies and standards.
**Qualifications**
+ Master's Degree Of Arts in Social Work or related field. required
+ 2-4 years Experience preferred
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required and
+ LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required
INDBH
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

**Job Summary**
The social worker provides professional services to patients and families, which facilitates the use of individual, public and private resources so that optimal functioning can occur for both the patient and the family. These core services include assessment of psychosocial functioning and capacities, counseling for care planning and decision-making, social work treatment and community resource planning. Social workers collaborate with many disciplines, programs, departments and organizations in the accomplishment of these duties.
**Essential Functions**
+ Conducts Psychosocial Assessments for Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients as well as neonatal, Infant, and Pediatric patients.
+ Determines inter-relatedness of psychosocial factors and health status/disease process.
+ Identifies emotional, social and financial needs of patient/family and provides assistance/referrals as appropriate.
+ Identifies appropriate treatment plans and follows-up with discharge planning team.
+ Acts as expert in the area of Social work. Assists Social Workers with problem cases.
+ Provides emotional support to patient/family. Helps families/patients cope with illness, disability, and situations.
+ Facilitates patient/family support groups (i.e. Cancer, Stroke and AIDS).
+ Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning process: conducts and documents proactive, concurrent discharge planning assessments.
+ Implements discharge plans, i.e., setting up home health, transfers to other facilities, initial nursing home placements.
+ Assists in Quality Improvement Initiative: monitor and trend re-admissions to the hospital.
+ Manages high risk referrals: Performs discharge planning activities on newly diagnosed cancer patients, suspected abuse, adoptions, high-risk mothers, fetal demise, long-term acute placements, ER, Psych transfers, HIV/Aids and hospice patients.
+ Assist Case Management to move patients to more appropriate level of care.
+ Promotes effective communication and ensures continuity of care. Verbal communication with patients, families, hospital staff are always positive, accurate, supportive, and clearly understood.
+ Social worker maintains a supportive, collaborative partner-like relationship with nurses, physicians, and case management team.
+ Consistently performs all social service function to meet department volume and quality standard. Effectively communicates to supervisor status of current workload daily.
+ Attends meetings regularly: attend daily discharge planning meetings with Case Manager. Attend monthly department Meetings and committees.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Complies with all policies and standards.
**Qualifications**
+ Master's Degree Of Arts in Social Work or related field. required
+ 2-4 years Experience preferred
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required and
+ LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required
INDBH
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

About the job Care Manager - Social Work - Bilingual Tucson, AZ Full-time

qualifications

required

• Master's degree or higher
• Any of the following licenses/certifications in the state of Arizona (AZ):
  • Valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• 2+ years experience with any of the following:
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice
  • Complex Chronic Diseases
  • Dialysis Care
• Are you interested in working with a start up?
• Are you fully vaccinated?
• Are you comfortable with traveling to the homes of patients?
• Have you already spoken with your Relode recruiter on the phone to go over job details?
• Do you have a driver's license and reliable transportation?
• Are you bilingual (Spanish)?

overview

Required skills & experience 1. Masters Degree in Social Work, behavioral sciences or another related field 2. Currently licensed as a LCSW or LMSW in the State of AZ 3. 2+ years previous experience working in care management and/or with chronic illness within a medical environment i.e. home health, dialysis, hospice 4. Ability to take call remotely on some nights and weekends 5. Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision 6. Bilingual (Spanish) What You Need to Know: 1. Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast paced and innovative care management company that is transforming the delivery of kidney care 2. Competitive compensation package including salary 3. Flexible paid leave and vacation policy 4. This position will cover a one-hour travel radius. 5. Looking for someone who works well with ambiguity, drive time, tele-health components 6. This person has to want to work for a start up Additional Job Details: 1. This position will cover a one-hour travel radius. 2. Rare domestic travel may be required to Nashville, TN 3. Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision 4. Ability to show empathy and quickly build relationships with patients and local CBOs 5. Ability to occasionally visit patients or take call remotely on some nights and weekends 6. Excellent verbal communication skills both in person and on the phone 7. Be able to work with Microsoft Office and mobile phone and web-based applications 8. Perform in-home care management visits to assess and impact social and behavioral status 9. Work closely with Care Team to ensure continual progress on all care management goals 10. Assess social determinants of health needs and develop a plan for addressing them 11. Perform behavioral, environmental and social support assessments and surveys as needed 12. Deliver individual, family and group education on living with chronic illness 13. Engage family and social support groups in the education and care of patients 14. Assess patients and refer to behavioral health specialists if diagnosis and treatment needed 15. Help patients to understand, accept and follow medical and life style recommendations 16. Serve as the point of contact for patient questions regarding social and behavioral 17. Facilitate conversations around and consideration of proactive care decisions, especially relating to transplantation, home modalities and AV fistula placement 18. Initiate patient relationships through enrollment and onboarding processes 19. Review and document patient updates and progress in care management platform 20. Identify, vet and build relationships with local Community-Based Organizations 21. Introduce patients to appropriate resources and act as the patient advocate 22. Serve as subject matter expert on social determinants for other members of the Care Team

job positions

Community & Social Service: Social Workers, All Other

benefits

company

Our client is a Hospital and Healthcare Company that is a provides in-home nephrology, primary care, and benefit management services for individual with chronic kidney and end-stage renal disease.

**Job Summary**
The Social Worker - MSW provides clinical social work services to patients and families to support optimal functioning, adjustment, and decision-making throughout the healthcare continuum. This role performs psychosocial assessments, offers counseling and emotional support, assists with care coordination and discharge planning, and connects patients to community and financial resources. The Social Worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers to care and contribute to safe, efficient transitions.
**Essential Functions**
+ Conducts age-appropriate psychosocial assessments for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to evaluate emotional, social, and financial needs.
+ Provides counseling, support, and resource education to help patients and families cope with illness, injury, disability, loss, or life transitions.
+ Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning by identifying psychosocial barriers, coordinating post-acute care services, and assisting with transitions to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or home care.
+ Facilitates referrals to internal and external services, including mental health providers, social service agencies, support groups, and financial assistance programs.
+ Manages high-risk referrals and complex psychosocial cases, including new diagnoses, suspected abuse or neglect, adoption planning, behavioral health needs, and end-of-life care.
+ Provides crisis intervention and support for patients and families experiencing acute emotional distress, grief, or trauma.
+ Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other disciplines to support care planning, continuity of care, and safe discharge.
+ Participates in quality improvement efforts, including readmission reduction initiatives and psychosocial outcomes tracking.
+ Maintains timely and accurate documentation in the medical record according to regulatory and organizational standards.
+ Serves as a resource for peers and may assist in mentoring or guiding other social workers.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Complies with all policies and standards.
**Qualifications**
+ Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) required
+ 2-4 years of clinical social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Knowledge of social work principles, case management practices, and psychosocial assessment methods.
+ Strong clinical judgment and counseling skills to support patients and families in complex and emotionally charged situations.
+ Familiarity with healthcare systems, post-acute services, and community-based resources.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation in electronic medical records.
+ Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
+ Demonstrates empathy, cultural competence, and sensitivity to diverse populations.
+ Ability to prioritize tasks, manage a caseload, and adapt to changing patient needs.
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required
+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required
INDBH
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

**Job Summary**
The social worker provides professional services to patients and families, which facilitates the use of individual, public and private resources so that optimal functioning can occur for both the patient and the family. These core services include assessment of psychosocial functioning and capacities, counseling for care planning and decision-making, social work treatment and community resource planning. Social workers collaborate with many disciplines, programs, departments and organizations in the accomplishment of these duties.
**Essential Functions**
+ Conducts Psychosocial Assessments for Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients as well as neonatal, Infant, and Pediatric patients.
+ Determines inter-relatedness of psychosocial factors and health status/disease process.
+ Identifies emotional, social and financial needs of patient/family and provides assistance/referrals as appropriate.
+ Identifies appropriate treatment plans and follows-up with discharge planning team.
+ Acts as expert in the area of Social work. Assists Social Workers with problem cases.
+ Provides emotional support to patient/family. Helps families/patients cope with illness, disability, and situations.
+ Facilitates patient/family support groups (i.e. Cancer, Stroke and AIDS).
+ Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning process: conducts and documents proactive, concurrent discharge planning assessments.
+ Implements discharge plans, i.e., setting up home health, transfers to other facilities, initial nursing home placements.
+ Assists in Quality Improvement Initiative: monitor and trend re-admissions to the hospital.
+ Manages high risk referrals: Performs discharge planning activities on newly diagnosed cancer patients, suspected abuse, adoptions, high-risk mothers, fetal demise, long-term acute placements, ER, Psych transfers, HIV/Aids and hospice patients.
+ Assist Case Management to move patients to more appropriate level of care.
+ Promotes effective communication and ensures continuity of care. Verbal communication with patients, families, hospital staff are always positive, accurate, supportive, and clearly understood.
+ Social worker maintains a supportive, collaborative partner-like relationship with nurses, physicians, and case management team.
+ Consistently performs all social service function to meet department volume and quality standard. Effectively communicates to supervisor status of current workload daily.
+ Attends meetings regularly: attend daily discharge planning meetings with Case Manager. Attend monthly department Meetings and committees.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Complies with all policies and standards.
**Qualifications**
+ Master's Degree Of Arts in Social Work or related field. required
+ 2-4 years Experience preferred
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required and
+ LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required
INDBH
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.