Social Worker-BSW LBSW

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health seeks a Social Worker at Bloomington Hospital to assess psychosocial needs, support discharge planning, and connect patients with community resources.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and social work colleagues to remove barriers to care and improve hospital transitions for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) is required.
• Minimum of 3 years in healthcare, social work, or related fields.
• Licensure: Permanent Indiana LBSW licensure required for all new hires effective October 5, 2025.
• Incumbents with LSW must obtain/maintain licensure within required timelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face interviews with patients and families to assess social history and psychosocial needs.
• Identify barriers to care and assist patients in accessing social support programs and community resources.
• Serve as a liaison between healthcare providers, patients, families, and outside agencies to facilitate communication and support.
• Provide solution-focused assistance related to medical conditions and hospitalization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop discharge plans and resource development strategies.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker

Location: Bloomington Hospital

Position Type: Full-Time Day, Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Position Overview:

The Social Worker meets face-to-face with patients and families to assess psychosocial needs and provide support related to social support programs and community resources. This role involves interviewing patients and relatives to gather social history relevant to medical conditions and care planning. The social worker assists patients in overcoming barriers that may impede their ability to obtain maximum benefits from medical care, acting as a liaison between medical, nursing, outside agencies, and patients/families. The goal is to deliver solution-focused assistance tailored to each patient's medical and hospitalization needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct face-to-face interviews with patients and families to assess social history and psychosocial needs.
• Identify barriers to care and assist patients in accessing social support programs and community resources.
• Serve as a liaison between healthcare providers, patients, families, and outside agencies to facilitate effective communication and support.
• Provide solution-focused assistance related to medical conditions and hospitalization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop discharge plans and resource development strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in healthcare, social work, or related fields.
• Licensure: Permanent Indiana LBSW licensure required for all new hires effective October 5, 2025.
• Incumbents prior to this date must obtain their LBSW licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Incumbents with their LSW are required to maintain licensure.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong assessment, resource development, and discharge planning skills.
• Excellent communication, planning, and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of state and county adult and child protective legal mandates.
• Understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan.
• Experience in adapting services to diverse populations geographically, culturally, and financially.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in documentation within electronic medical records.

Join our team to make a meaningful impact by supporting patients' social needs and promoting effective care transitions.

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