Meridian Health Services Corp.

Part Time Assistant Social Worker 7270

Meridian Health Services Corp.  •  West Lafayette, IN (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the “whole person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a part-time Assistant Social Worker to work weekends with our multidisciplinary inpatient psychiatric team located at River Bend Hospital, in West Lafayette, IN. The successful candidate effectively communicates (verbally and in writing) with clients, members of the treatment team, social service agencies, care providers, families, and others; utilizes available technology to communicate efficiently and provide for the protection and care of the individual; is able to use skills to de-escalate agitated persons; is able to understand and tolerate constructive criticism and accept input from many different team members.

Assistant Social Worker Key Responsibilities:

  • Assists Social Worker or Therapist in developing and writing treatment plans.
  • Produces positive treatment outcomes with individuals.
  • Assists in psychosocial assessments.
  • Provides individual and group treatment to patients.
  • Maintains relevant and timely progress/contact notes in the EMR system.
  • Assists in providing individual and group therapy.
  • Provides crisis intervention as trained.
  • Provides education to clients and/or family members.
  • Performs all duties in a manner consistent with Meridian Health Services standards, policies and procedures and regulations and in accordance with local, state and federal laws and with ethical standards of profession.
  • Actively participates in professional growth and continuing education activities.

We are seeking Assistant Social Worker candidates with the following qualities:

  • Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
  • Experience working with persons with developmental and/or mental health challenges is preferred.

Why Meridian?

  • Unique Mission – Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
  • Nearly 50 years as a Community Leader Renewing Lives
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Merit based pay compensation plans
  • 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.

Meridian Health Services Corp.

About Meridian Health Services Corp.

Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization, where we specialize in the harmony of the whole person health. By integrating our patients’ physical, mental, and social well being, we are able to provide a comprehensive range of treatments focusing on the broader spectrum of health. This includes not just primary medical care, but also behavioral health and human services. Through the invaluable hard work and dedication of our licensed therapists, behavioral clinicians, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals, we can offer a proven and well-rounded approach for happier and healthier patients.

Our vision is “To be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health,” while our mission is “To help make our communities healthier through a focus on whole person health.” For more than 35 years, we have been doing just that, and we are proud to have been professionally recognized with business accolades such as Outstanding Performance In Community Care Settings – Integrated Care Networks and Outstanding Achievement in Care Coordination Specialty Programs – Behavioral Health.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
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Year Founded
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