Trinity Health·Mishawaka, Indiana
Manage a social work caseload to support patients and families facing social and emotional challenges. Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care and connect patients with community resources.
Mishawaka
Status: PRN - on call shifts *
Must be willing to work full time or part-time hours for training during orientation period. Why Choose Saint Joseph Health System? At Saint Joseph Health System, our values guide every decision we make.
Even when challenges arise, we remain committed to our mission: caring for every person who needs us. We invest in our people, our technology, and our capabilities so we can continue delivering exceptional, compassionate care to our communities.
Comprehensive benefits beginning day one (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, and more) Retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off program plus 7 paid holidays No mandatory overtime Employee referral incentive program Access to state-of-the-art equipment, unlimited CEUs, and a supportive team-focused work environment What You Will Do Manage a social work caseload, supporting patients and families experiencing social, emotional, or environmental challenges that impact their health Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, hospital personnel, and community agencies to ensure coordinated, high‑quality care Participate in case conferences to assess social needs, family dynamics, strengths, and barriers to care Advocate for patients by connecting them to community resources and supporting transitions across care settings Help patients and families understand and follow medical recommendations to support optimal health outcomes Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide timely progress updates to physicians and care teams Serve as a resource and educator to clinical staff on how emotional and social factors affect physical health Build and maintain relationships with external clinicians and community partners to meet patient needs Actively promote excellent customer service, patient safety, and organizational values What You Will Need Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) 1-2 years recent social work experience with Psych background strongly preferred. Active and valid Indiana social work license Minimum of one year of social work experience in a medical, healthcare, or mental health setting Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, clinicians, and community partners Comfort working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment Basic competency with electronic medical records and computer applications Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work and a valid Indiana social work license. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a medical or mental health setting, with a psychiatric background strongly preferred.
Market context
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