Job Title: Social Worker – MSW / LSW

Location: Methodist Hospital

1633 N Capitol Ave. Suite 680, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Shift: Full-Time Days, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri

Position Overview: Provides face-to-face psychosocial assessments, resource coordination for patients and families. Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure safe, timely care and effective resource utilization. This position does psychosocial evaluations, assists in advanced care planning, and connects patients to resources.

Key Responsibilities:

Meet face-to-face with patients and families to assess psychosocial needs and risks.

Coordinate resources for safe patient transitions.

Collaborate with all healthcare team members to facilitate effective care and resource delivery.

Interpret and communicate complex patient and family needs, role modeling caring practices.

Counsel patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness or disability.

Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet identified needs.

Support de-escalation, and safety planning in high-risk situations.

Conduct interviews with victims, perpetrators, and significant others, ensuring safety and legal compliance.

Document all clinical activities accurately in the electronic medical record system.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with hospital staff, law enforcement, community agencies, and protective services.

Respond to or support responses with the Department of Public Safety to de-escalate violence.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.

Permanent licensure as an LSW in Indiana required.

Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention or an alternative de-escalation training within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial assessment for mental health and substance use disorders.

Understanding of disease processes and human behavior related to health and social needs.

Complex discharge planning skills for safe patient transitions.

Knowledge of state and county legal mandates related to protective services.

Understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan, including end-of-life care.

Ability to identify decision-makers and coordinate goals of care conversations.

Experience adapting services for geographically, culturally, and financially diverse populations.

Strong ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with hospital staff, law enforcement, community agencies, and external partners.

Computer literacy and proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.

Ability to apply principles of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.

May be scheduled for on-call and holiday rotations.

Join IU Health! Be part of Indiana’s leading healthcare system committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative work environment.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: IU Health Benefits

Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

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Social Worker-MSW LSW