Licensed Social Worker, Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



PSYCHIATRY (IN-PSYC-IUINA)



Department Information



The Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is committed to understanding the symptoms and neurobiological basis of mental illness and advancing psychiatric treatments through extensive involvement in basic and clinical research and patient care. The department is also involved with educating and training future leaders of psychiatry and behavioral science.


Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States, with a large academic health center in downtown Indianapolis, the 17th largest city in the United States. In addition to having active sports, cultural, arts, and educational events and programs, Indianapolis is located centrally near several other major cities including Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Columbus.


As the nation's largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, staff, and faculty, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana.


IU School of Medicine is closely aligned with our health system partner, IU Health, which has twice earned a place on the US News and World Report Honor Roll. The shared vision of both institutions is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality innovation and education to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states. IU Health is among the top 10 largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States operating 16 hospitals statewide (a mix of urban, suburban and rural facilities). This partnership enables the seamless integration of research findings into patient care.



Job Summary

• Provides medical social work services to inpatients and outpatients and their families including psychosocial assessment, supportive counseling, crisis intervention services, trauma focused care, discharge planning, information and referral, and participation in multidisciplinary treatment team, preadmission planning when appropriate, discharge planning, and coordination of community resources.


• Participates in consultative multidisciplinary treatment team, coordination of community resources, and maintains database of patient population, treatment, intervention and outcomes.


• Coordinates follow-up care and consultation with allied health professionals, the Department of Child Services, and local law enforcement.


• Documents patient activity as required by department.


• Serves as a liaison to community agencies regarding patient problems or issues related to medical diagnosis.


• Organizes and speaks in community educational programs on child maltreatment.


• Identifies and pursues opportunities to enhance knowledge base related to programs, articles, staff education, or community projects.


• Complies with all policies and standards, accurately documenting the medical record and serving as a resource when needed.


• Complies with required standards for medical/legal reporting situations, and/or educates other professionals with responsibility for reporting.

Qualifications



EDUCATION



Required

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or a similar degree approved by the Council on Social Work Education

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• 2 years of experience dealing with specific issues of child maltreatment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES



Required

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) in the state of Indiana upon hire

SKILLS



Required

• Proficient communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment


• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty


• Highly thorough and dependable


• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Working Conditions / Demands



This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.



Work Location



Indianapolis, Indiana



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Health savings account with generous IU contributions


• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Basic group life insurance paid by IU


• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting


• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses


• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year


• Generous paid time off plans


• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Advanced


FLSA: Exempt


Job Function: Health Services


Job Family: Social Work
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