Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The Social Worker, LCSW provides individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses. This position advises, educates, and counsels patients and their loved ones based on their needs and concerns. In addition, the Social Worker, LCSW provides crisis intervention, refers patients to appropriate services, and assists patients and their loved ones in understanding the implications and complexities of the situation to ensure the patient and their loved ones receive continuity of care and services through resource management.

WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our Values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.  With 11 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care.  Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day shift, 40 hours per week (no weekends or company recognized holidays)

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and assess patients’ medical and physical needs.

• Refer patients to appropriate services if patients are identified with depression, anxiety, grief or mental illness.

• Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.

• Identify environmental impediments to patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.

• Assist patients and their caregivers in identifying goals of care and assists with unmet needs through linkages to community resources.

• Assist in crisis intervention.

• Document patients’ electronic medical records in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Social Services field required

• 1 year of Social Work experience in an ambulatory setting preferred

• Indiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.