Social Worker-MSW, IUH Methodist Psych Holding Unit (Full-Time, Nights)

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system seeks a dedicated MSW-Social Worker to join their compassionate team. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to address complex patient needs, providing emotional and financial counseling, and mobilizing community resources. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree in Social Work and relevant experience, demonstrating proficiency in crisis intervention and relationship building. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in patient care, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in need.

Benefits

401(K) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness programs

Employee Assistance Program offering free counseling

Participation in wellness programs

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work and relevant healthcare experience required.
• Proficiency in crisis intervention and community relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient care by assessing psychosocial needs and providing counseling.
• Serve as a liaison for child and elder abuse cases, ensuring safety and support.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Community relationship building

Emotional counseling

Social counseling

Financial counseling

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Permanent LSW licensure

LCSW licensure

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and over 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We seek team members inspired by challenging and meaningful work dedicated to patient care. We value compassion, purpose, and a commitment to excellence every day.

The MSW-Social Worker will effectively communicate and collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to facilitate patient care, ensuring services are delivered safely and promptly. The role involves interpreting and communicating complex patient and family needs, modeling caring practices, assessing psychosocial risk factors, and providing emotional, social, and financial counseling. The social worker will access and mobilize community resources, conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral, and provide therapeutic interventions for discharge planning. Additionally, the role includes serving as a liaison for child abuse/neglect, elder abuse, domestic violence, and guardianship cases, as well as intervening in foster care, adoption, and mental health placements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's Degree in Social Work required.
2. De-escalation certification preferred.
3. Permanent LSW licensure required; LCSW licensure preferred. Temporary LSW licensure considered with the expectation of obtaining full licensure within the first year.
4. Relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based experience required.
5. Knowledge of disease processes, human behavior, and legal mandates related to child and adult protection.
6. Understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan.
7. Proficiency in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
8. Ability to develop and maintain strong community and inter-agency relationships.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
10. 0-3 years of medical social work experience required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program offering free counseling.
• Participation in wellness programs that contribute to financial incentives.