Social Worker

Full-time Social Worker/MSW

Meridian Health Services at River Bend is currently seeking a Full-time Social Worker/MSW at River Bend Hospital located in West Lafayette, Indiana. This position will work Monday through Friday, days. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others.

Social Worker Key Responsibilities:

• Provides assessment, case formulation, diagnosis, and treatment planning to clients in the assigned service.
• Provides and/or supervises an appropriate range of individual therapy modalities.
• Provides and/or supervises the delivery of group therapy.
• Provides and/or supervises the delivery of family/couple therapy.
• Provides crisis/emergency services, as needed.
• Provides case management and transportation services as clinically indicated.
• Collaborates with and assists primary caregivers to meet the needs of the client.
• Moves clients through the appropriate treatment with expected outcomes.
• Deals positively with consumer and family requests.
• Prepares the client and family for transfer/discharge.
• Maintains professional boundaries.
• Attends team meetings and staff meetings.
• Meets with the assigned supervisor for clinical and administrative supervision.
• Good time management skills including the ability to structure time, prioritize activities, and be self-motivated.
• Works well with the staff of other agencies and with colleagues.
• Effectively works as a member of the treatment team.
• Effectively communicates with consumers, families, coworkers, and agency staff.
• Teaches, trains, and/or supervises students, as assigned.
• Maintains client's records in accordance with Hospital standards.
• Applies Hospital quality data, new therapy techniques, and research to improve client services.
• Retains competencies/privileges as required for this position and membership in the appropriate discipline of the Professional Staff Organization.
• Continues professional growth and development through participation in in-service training, professional groups, specialized workshops, and individual study.
• Participates in quality improvement activities including committees, task groups, PIT teams, as assigned.
• Provides other duties, as assigned.

We are seeking Social Worker candidates with the following qualities:

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required
• Inpatient experience or mental health experience preferred
• LCSW, LMHC, or LSW preferred

Meridian Health Services provides Social Workers the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision plans
• Merit Based Compensation Plan
• 401k with company contribution
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Professional development funds
• Life balance-oriented organization

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.