Social Worker-BSW LBSW

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking a Social Worker (BSW/LBSW) at Arnett Hospital – AOB. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on psychosocial support for patients and families during hospitalization, guiding discharge planning and coordinating care across services.

40 hours/week, no weekends or holidays with occasional shifts. The role requires a BSW and at least 3 years of experience, with Indiana LBSW licensure required by Oct 5, 2025.

Qualifications

• BSW degree required.
• 3 years of experience required.
• Permanent LBSW licensure in Indiana required by 5 Oct 2025; incumbents before then must obtain within 6 months; LSW license holders must maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Meet face-to-face with patients and families to assess psychosocial needs and provide support.
• Interview patients and relatives to gather social histories for care planning.
• Identify and help overcome barriers to care and discharge planning.
• Connect patients with social support programs and community resources.
• Coordinate discharge plans to ensure safe transitions of care.
• Serve as liaison between medical staff, patients, families, and outside agencies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan patient care needs.
• Adhere to state and county adult/child protective mandates; coordinate with protective services as needed.
• Adapt services for diverse populations.
• Document clinical activities in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Discharge planning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Position Title: Social Worker - BSW, LBSW

Location: Arnett Hospital - AOB (Onsite)

Shift: Full-Time Day Shift, Monday-Friday

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 40 hours/week. Flexible shift available. No weekends or holidays; occasional

Position Summary

The Social Worker provides face-to-face support to patients and families with psychosocial needs, helping them navigate the social, emotional, and practical challenges that come with illness and hospitalization. This role gathers social histories, identifies barriers to care, and connects patients with social support programs and community resources so they can receive the full benefit of their medical care. Serving as a key liaison between medical and nursing staff, patients, families, and outside agencies, the Social Worker offers solution-focused assistance and leads discharge planning to support safe, well-coordinated transitions. This position is part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, expanding access to social work services for the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet face-to-face with patients and families to assess psychosocial needs and provide solution-focused support related to medical conditions and hospitalization.
• Interview patients and relatives to obtain social history relevant to medical problems and care planning.
• Identify and help patients overcome barriers that interfere with obtaining maximum benefit from medical care.
• Connect patients with social support programs, community assistance, and other appropriate resources.
• Develop and coordinate discharge plans to support safe transitions of care.
• Serve as a liaison between medical and nursing staff, patients, relatives, and outside agencies.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan and communicate patient care needs.
• Apply knowledge of state and county adult and child protective legal mandates, coordinating with protective services as needed.
• Adapt services to meet the needs of geographically, culturally, and financially diverse populations.
• Document all clinical activities accurately in the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) required.
• 3 years of experience required.
• Permanent LBSW licensure in Indiana required for all new hires as of October 5, 2025. Incumbents in the role prior to October 5, 2025, must obtain LBSW licensure within 6 months. Incumbents holding an LSW must maintain LSW licensure.
• Strong assessment, resource development, and discharge planning skills.
• Strong communication, planning, and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of state and county adult and child protective legal mandates.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Experience adapting services to geographically, culturally, and financially diverse populations.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.

About IU Health

IU Health is Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, with nearly 40,000 team members, 16 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. Our programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplants are nationally recognized. In partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, IU Health combines research, education, and clinical excellence to improve health outcomes for Indiana communities.

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