Social Worker
Indianapolis, IN

Currently seeking qualified Social Worker candidates to staff in a great hospital in the Indianapolis area. Day contract are available for 13 weeks. 2 years of recent Social Worker experience is required . Pay rates are $50 per hour, but may vary with the contracts.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses the psychosocial status, establishing, monitoring and delivering care as it relates to meeting the psychosocial needs of the patient/client, as directed by the physician's plan of plan of care.
• Assists the physician and other health care team members in assessing and understanding the significant social and emotional needs related to the health problems of the patient/client.
• Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Develops the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other team members.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Master or doctoral prepared graduate with a degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• State license to practice where applicable.
• One (1) year of social work experience in a health care setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Able to provide proof of current CPR certification, per organization-specific policy.
• Able to demonstrate basic understanding of computers and workplace software.
• Able to work with people, function well under stress, use clinical judgment, be creative and accept challenges.
• Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical.