Social Worker

Your future role at a glance

Location: Newburgh, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent

Department/Specialty: Cancer Center (Epworth Crossing)

Schedule: Full time, M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm

How you'll make an impact in this role

Investigate, assess, and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems.

• Interview patients, assess priorities and document case activity.
• Consult with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient's relatives to ensure compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Assist clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the client with his/her needs.
• Support management of concurrent review, discharge planning processes, social services, home care and other post discharge needs.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Social Worker credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required. Or Master of Social Work (LMSW) obtained within 12 months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Drivers License preferred

 

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.

 

Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience preferred.

What additional requirements you'll need

• Previous experience working with Oncology patients preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and compassion. 

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.