Evening ED Social Worker (MSW/LSW) - Crisis & Discharge

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Social Worker (MSW, LSW) for the Fishers Hospital Emergency Department Evening shifts. You will perform psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and complex discharge planning while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes leadership in crisis situations, liaison with protective services, and on-call/holiday rotations. Strong EMR documentation and community resource linkage are essential.

Qualifications

• MSW required and Indiana LSW licensure
• Crisis Prevention Intervention certification or equivalent within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial assessment, short-term counseling, and crisis intervention

Responsibilities

• Meet patients and families in the ED for psychosocial assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with the health care team to ensure safe, timely care and appropriate education/resources.
• Interpret complex patient/family needs and model caring practices for caregivers.
• Assess psychosocial risk factors, coping skills, and support systems.
• Counsel patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness.
• Access and mobilize community resources to meet identified needs.
• Provide mental health assessments upon physician referral and assist with discharge planning.
• Lead in dangerous or crisis situations and use de-escalation techniques to promote safety.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Interprofessional collaboration

EMR documentation

De-escalation techniques

Patient counseling

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

LSW Indiana licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Indiana University Health, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Social Worker (MSW, LSW) for the Fishers Hospital Emergency Department Evening shifts. You will perform psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and complex discharge planning while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes leadership in crisis situations, liaison with protective services, and on-call/holiday rotations. Strong EMR documentation and community resource linkage are essential.