Social Worker; BSW- Indiana Locations

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Reports to Care Management Social Services Program Manager, the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) is a member of the Care Management – Integrative Care Team. This role helps in population health by accessing community resources and navigating the patient through various systems that are cumbersome and difficult to navigate as a layperson. The LSW will also be responsible for face-to-face encounters with patients when necessary in various locations within their region such as in the primary care office, Medicaid office, Library and patient's home.

The LSW helps with DME, medication assistance programs, food/housing/transportation/WIC/SSI/SSDI/Medicaid application, food stamps, Medicare, Long-term housing, safety needs, etc. This role provides direct communication with physicians, integrative care specialists, nurses, health-care advocates, care coordinators; DME companies; community partners and agencies; lawyers; housing entities; etc. The LSW works closely with the entire integrative care team and primary provider to provide optimal services to the patient.

The LSW demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background. The LSW is responsible for creating a positive impression with patients, physicians and other visitors he/she encounters, both in person and on the phone.

Social Worker (BSW)
- Location:

Indiana Multiple Locations

BENEFITS:

• No on call
• No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403b with Match
• Opportunity for Career Growth

LICENSES &

CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Kentucky Board of Social Work (KYSW) Licensed Social Worker (SW) - Indiana Social Worker (INSW)

EDUCATION:

BSW degree accredited program.

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE:

0-3 years.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Provides patient centered evaluation and care planning, resource coordination, and health and safety education during community paramedicine home visits.
• Psychosocial Assessment & Communication:
• Manage a caseload of patients that have been assessed as high risk and patients with high utilization of the health care system.
• Gather all relevant data, objectively evaluate data, and obtain information by communicating with the patient/patient's family, the Primary Care Physician, other members of the healthcare team, and patient's community support network.
• Initiate contact with patient/family via phone within 1 business day from referral date.
• Complete social determinate needs assessment that holistically assess the patient.
• Identifies barriers and works with patient/family to resolve them.
• Complete face to face visits with patients as necessary. Face to face visits can be held in the PCP office, community setting or home environment.
• Assist with patient's requests in a timely manner.
• Communicates appropriate and applicable information on chart in accordance with HIPPA guidelines.
• Team Consultation &
  
  Collaboration:
• Completes thorough chart review upon receiving a social work referral
• Shares information with Integrative Care Specialists, Care Coordination Staff (HCA's, CTT), Practice Physicians or APRN/PA and office staff related to social needs and treatment issues of patient.
• Participates in ongoing communication with physician and interdisciplinary team to develop a collaborative relationship aimed at improving clinical treatment goals
• Attends site and provider meetings to promote patient-centered teamwork.
• Attends and actively participates in department meetings and case consultations as scheduled.
• Documentation:
• Documents all visits and phone contacts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identifies and documents all interventions…