Social Services Specialist

What you need to know about this position: Social Services Specialist is a position within the Office of Care Coordination. Social Services Specialist is a Master’s Level Professional with responsibility for assessing, planning for, and meeting the needs of patients and families in order for them to gain maximum benefit from their medical care. Typical responsibilities may include psychosocial assessment and planning, resource referral, discharge planning, mental health assessment, and meeting many other needs for patient and families. The department works closely with Medical Staff Services, Clinical Care Coordinators, Nursing, Patients, and families, as well as many types of community resources. The base hourly rate for this position is $28.49. Individual compensation is determined for this position through years of directly relevant experience. The hourly compensation is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Social Services Specialists work in every unit of the hospital, and the PRN position is not benefit eligible but offers a premium for hours worked, and the scheduled hours depend on the needs of the department and our patients. What is required for this position: Master’s degree in Social Work or related Mental Health field from an accredited university required. Indiana Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Indiana Licensed Mental Health Associate (LMHA) required or obtained within 60 days of employment. Indiana LCSW or equivalent Mental Health license preferred within two years of eligibility. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Columbus Regional Health