Social Worker-MSW LSW

Indiana University Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Indiana is seeking a Social Worker specializing in Endocrinology to provide psychosocial support and discharge planning for patients. This full-time role requires a Master's in Social Work and Indiana LSW licensure. The successful candidate will offer crisis intervention, collaborate with healthcare teams, and assist patients and families with emotional and financial impacts of illness. Join a dedicated team committed to patient-centered care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Permanent Indiana LSW licensure required, with LCSW preferred.
• 0-3 years of healthcare, mental health, or community-based social work experience required.
• De-escalation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Assess psychosocial risk factors and counsel patients.
• Support complex discharge planning and care transitions.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Crisis intervention techniques

Effective communication

Active listening

Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Social Worker – Endocrinology

Location: IUHMG M-Clinical Building
Schedule: Full-Time Days (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Schedule Notes: No weekends, no holidays

Join Our Compassionate Endocrinology Team! Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, discharge planning, and crisis intervention for patients within the Endocrinology department. This full-time role offers a collaborative environment dedicated to delivering patient-centered care.

Position Overview

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with healthcare team members to facilitate safe, timely, and comprehensive patient care
• Interpret and address complex patient and family needs, modeling caring practices to caregivers
• Assess psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning, support systems, reactions to illness, and coping skills
• Counsel patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness or disability
• Access and mobilize family and community resources to meet patient needs
• Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral
• Support complex discharge planning and care transitions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cases involving child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence
• Act as liaison with child and adult protective teams (APS/CPS)
• Provide intervention in guardianship, foster care, adoption, and mental health Level II placements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
• Licensure: Permanent Indiana LSW licensure required, with LCSW preferred; temporary LSW licensure considered with the expectation of obtaining full licensure within the first year of employment
• Experience: 0-3 years of healthcare, mental health, or community-based social work experience required
• Certification: De-escalation certification preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Psychosocial assessments, short-term therapeutic counseling, and crisis intervention techniques
• Understanding of disease impact and human behavior
• Knowledge of legal mandates related to protective services (child and adult)
• Principles of growth, development, and end-of-life care
• Strong relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and healthcare teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Core Competencies

• Effective communication and active listening
• Crisis de‑escalation and safety management techniques
• Strong collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
• Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Compassionate, culturally sensitive care delivery

Why Join IU Health?

Be part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional psychosocial and discharge planning services. We support your professional growth and foster a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

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

Interested? Apply today to join IU Health as a Social Worker – Endocrinology and help improve the health and well‑being of our patients through expert psychosocial support and advocacy!