Evening ED Social Worker - Crisis & Discharge Expert

Indiana University Health; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health Fishers Hospital – Emergency Department is seeking a Part Time Evening Social Worker (MSW, LSW) to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and complex discharge planning for patients in the ED. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, support families, and lead protective services liaison efforts in high‑risk situations.

The role emphasizes de‑escalation, safe transitions, and community resource coordination, with on‑call and holiday rotations

Qualifications

• MSW required and Indiana LSW licensure.
• Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention or equivalent within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, short-term therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Experience with complex discharge planning for safe transitions.
• Familiarity with legal mandates for protective services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide therapeutic interventions in the ED.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure timely, safe care and discharge planning.
• Lead crisis intervention and de-escalation in acute situations.
• Assess risk factors, support systems, and coping strategies for patients and families.
• Serve as liaison with protective services and community resources.
• Document all clinical activities in the EMR accurately.
• May be scheduled for on-call and holiday rotations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

IN LSW licensure

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Indiana University Health Fishers Hospital – Emergency Department is seeking a Part Time Evening Social Worker (MSW, LSW) to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and complex discharge planning for patients in the ED. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, support families, and lead protective services liaison efforts in high‑risk situations.

The role emphasizes de‑escalation, safe transitions, and community resource coordination, with on‑call and holiday rotations