Social Worker-BSW LBSW

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Social Worker – BSW, LBSW at Arnett Hospital (Onsite). Full-Time Day Shift, Mon–Fri, 40 hours/wk, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with no weekends or holidays. Flexible shifts available.

This role supports patients and families facing psychosocial challenges, coordinating discharge planning and connecting to community resources. Requires a BSW, 3 years' experience, and Indiana LBSW licensure by Oct 5, 2025 if applicable.

Qualifications

• BSW degree is required.
• 3 years of experience required.
• Permanent LBSW licensure in Indiana required for all new hires as of October 5, 2025; incumbents must obtain in 6 months; LSW must maintain licensure.
• Strong assessment, resource development, and discharge planning skills.
• Strong communication, planning, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of state and county adult and child protective legal mandates.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Experience adapting services to diverse populations.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Meet face-to-face with patients and families to assess psychosocial needs and provide 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 to obtain maximum benefit from medical care.
• Connect patients with social support programs, community resources, 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.

Skills

Assessment

Discharge planning

Communication

Collaboration

Protective mandates

Lifespan development

Cultural competence

EMR proficiency

Education

BSW degree

3 years experience

Job description

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.