Description

Terre Haute Regional Hospital is a 278-bed, Level III Trauma Center offering comprehensive medical and surgical programs. We are a Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) facility, one of the nation's largest and leading healthcare systems. Accredited by The Joint Commission, we have provided quality care to the Wabash Valley community for 135 years. We were first in the region to become an Accredited Chest Pain Center and to become certified in hip and knee replacement. We are committed to providing quality, individualized patient care to the communities we serve.

This position is designed to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct social service programs for the Behavioral Health Unit. In conjunction with a multidisciplinary team assess patient's condition, formulates and implements individualized treatment plan and serves as a clinician and case manager.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

• Provides initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments for patients/families having complex psychosocial needs, mental health illness and or substance abuse needs.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team and develops treatment goals and plans interventions that assist the patient and family to resolve psychosocial concerns that may arise as a result of illnesses, engagement in high-risk social behaviors (i.e. substance abuse), limited finances and/or physical disabilities.
• In consultation with the Clinical Case Manager, applies the rules of Severity of Illness, Intensity of Service, and Discharge Indicators consistently in evaluating medical necessity.
• Educates patients and families to the patient's needs post discharge and informs them of the alternatives available to meet those needs.
• Refers patients who require extended care post discharge to post-acute care facilities. Once an appropriate bed is located, arranges for the patient's transfer.
• Collaborates with community agencies that provide services to assist with housing, financial, transportation, psychosocial, and educational needs of patients/families post discharge.
• Provides interdisciplinary and collaborative care, treatment and services; initiates patient/family meeting and communicates results with the health care team to achieve positive outcomes as indicated.
• Documents clinical / social work assessments, treatment goals, interventions, outcomes, and discharge plans in the patient's medical record congruent with departmental policies.
• Provides crisis and supportive counseling to enhance the patient's and family's problem solving and coping skills. Counsels patient/families regarding advance medical directives.
• Takes a proactive role in discharge planning. Documents aftercare appointments and instructions on the discharge Information Form in a timely manner.
• Communicates with aftercare providers to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Provides ongoing education on ethical, psychosocial, discharge planning issues and other care coordination for the other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends related to care coordination issues through attendance and active participation in continuing education and professional organizations.
• Attends/participates in departmental and supervision meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. As a PRN employee, in addition to job security and the reputability that comes with HCA, your benefits will include a competitive salary & 401k with 3-9% matching.

Intrigued? Don't wait, apply today. We are actively reviewing applications for motivated new grads who will help us raise the bar in patient care. Be a part of an organization that invests in you. HCA is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues and we are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We would love to speak with you about this fantastic opportunity.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensure in the State of Indiana
• MSW or Master's Degree in Behavioral Science area (psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy) or related field
• Licensure in a Behavioral Health Discipline (Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• BLS Certification must be maintained throughout employment with Terre Haute Regional Hospital.
• Crisis Prevention Certification training completion within 6 months of hire and maintenance of certification throughout employment with Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

Experience:

• 1-2 years related experience