Social Worker | Pediatric Specialty | Beacon Medical Group at Beacon Health Systems in South Bend, Indiana

Job Description:

• JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Reports to the Practice Manager or Director. Provides short-term therapeutic counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families regarding psycho-social needs and concerns. Assists patients and families in understanding the psycho-social implications of diagnosis and the complexities of the medical situation. Uses assessment tools and provides appropriate intervention(s) in order to provide and expedite care which meets a patient's often-complex needs. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. Provides assistance to patients who may require community services or social insurance programs.
    
    
  
  


• MISSION & VISION
  
  • Mission: To enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve as the community's provider of outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services.

    Vision: Our vision is to achieve:
    

    
    
    
    
    • Innovative health care and well-being services of the highest quality at the greatest value
      
      
    
    
    • Easy access and convenience
      
      
    
    
    • Outstanding patient experiences
      
      
    
    
    • Ongoing education involving physicians, patients and the community
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  


• JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
  • Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), including knowledge of current trends, developments, treatment modalities, etc. for patients with social and/or psychological disorders. Additional case management experience is desired. Must have worked in a setting performing essential hospital or healthcare social work functions for two to three years. Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in the State of Indiana as a licensed social worker or licensed clinical social worker is preferred. The ability to speak and/or write in a second language is a plus.
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Requires the skills necessary to provide self-directed social work services, including therapeutic counseling and crisis intervention.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires the clinical assessment skills needed to provide clinical problem solving. Also requires general knowledge of illnesses, current treatments and their psycho-social effects.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires thorough knowledge of the community agencies, services, entitlement programs and resources that are available to assist patients and families.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires knowledge of state and local adult and child protective legal mandates.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates the ability to maintain professional composure under pressure and the ability to effectively handle crises. Also requires independent professional judgment, initiative and well-developed analytical and planning skills.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care appropriate to the patients served.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships. Also requires the ability to gain others' trust and cooperation.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates the interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills necessary to counsel patients and families with psychological and/or social disorders. This also requires the ability to communicate in a tactful, sincere and effective manner with physicians, staff members and outside agencies.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer skills and related applications; also requires the ability to access the Internet.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates the ability to maintain flexibility and a positive attitude.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates and maintains ethical conduct which is reflected by showing respect for the patient's confidentiality and the self-determination of the patient and/or family.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Working Conditions
    
    
    
    • Works in a high-stress office and patient care environment with rapidly-shifting priorities and competing demands. Also has some contact with patients and family members who may be under considerable stress.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires the ability to work flexible hours to handle urgent situations.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Physical Demands
    
    • Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position.