Social Worker MSW - Team Lead

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Leadership development

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indianapolis is seeking a Social Worker MSW - Team Lead to oversee operations and guide other social workers. This role demands 5-7 years of Medical Social Work experience, a Master’s in Social Work, and strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of exceptional patient-centered care and provide mentorship while managing complex cases. Join us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Medical Social Work experience required.
• Permanent Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• De-escalation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support to Social Workers.
• Facilitate safe and timely patient care.
• Counsel on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Psychosocial assessments

Crisis intervention

Knowledge of protective services

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Join to apply for the Social Worker MSW - Team Lead role at Indiana University Health

Social Worker MSW - Team Lead. Location: Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. Department: Social Services. Shift: Full-Time, 2nd Shift (M-F, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM).

Join Our Leadership Team!

Are you a seasoned Social Worker with a passion for leading and mentoring others? We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker MSW - Team Lead to oversee departmental operations, facilitate complex patient care, and serve as a clinical expert in social work. If you have 5-7 years of healthcare experience, especially in diverse populations, and thrive in leadership roles, we want to hear from you!

Apply now — lead the way in providing exceptional patient-centered social services!

Overview

The Social Worker MSW - Team Lead acts in a leadership capacity within the Social Services department, guiding and supporting other social workers to ensure high-quality care. This role involves collaborating across teams, assessing psychosocial needs, providing therapeutic interventions, and managing complex cases related to abuse, neglect, guardianship, foster care, and mental health placements. The Lead also plays a critical role in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques and clinical leadership to ensure safety and effective intervention.

Responsibilities

• Act as a leader and mentor to other Social Workers, providing guidance, oversight, and support.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to facilitate safe, timely, and resourceful patient care.
• Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial risks, prior functioning, support systems, and coping mechanisms.
• Counsel patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness or disability.
• Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet patient needs.
• Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral and deliver therapeutic interventions.
• Serve as the point person for cases involving child abuse/neglect, adult/elderly abuse/neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence.
• Liaise with protective agencies, guardianship, foster care, and mental health providers.
• Support complex discharge planning and crisis management, including de-escalation in dangerous situations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5-7 years of Medical Social Work experience required.
• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Licensure: Permanent Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• Certifications: De-escalation certification required.
• Skills & Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of disease impact, human behavior, and legal mandates related to protective services.
• Proven ability to perform psychosocial assessments, therapeutic counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• Experience working with geographically and socio-economically diverse populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to handle dangerous or potentially dangerous situations with clinical expertise and leadership.

Benefits

Why IU Health?

Join Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient care. We support your professional growth and leadership development in a dynamic environment.

For more information, visit: IU Health Benefits

Ready to lead and make a difference? Apply now — we look forward to welcoming you to our leadership team!