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Social Worker-MSW LSW

IU Health
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Master's
Position Title: Social Worker (MSW / LSW)
Location: 575 Riley Hospital Drive, Room XE040, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Department: Child Protection Program
Shift: Full-Time, Days (Monday – Friday)
Hours: Varies; start and end times between 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

 
Join The IU Child Protection Program!
Indiana University Health’s Child Protection Program (IUCPP), part of the Department of Pediatrics, provides trauma-informed, multidisciplinary consultation for children suspected of maltreatment. Our team includes pediatric child abuse specialists, nurses, social workers, health educators, and support staff committed to delivering expert, compassionate care.
Consultations are conducted via phone, review of medical records and photographs, or through direct inpatient and outpatient encounters, depending on the child's needs. Our goal is to support accurate assessment of injuries and determine whether they result from accidental or non-accidental causes.

 
Position Overview:
As a Social Worker in this role, you will collaborate effectively with the IUCPP team to provide trauma-informed, timely, and comprehensive care for children and their families. You will interpret complex psychosocial needs, conduct mental health assessments, and facilitate therapeutic interventions. A primary focus is serving as a key liaison with child protective services, law enforcement, and community agencies involved in cases of abuse, neglect, guardianship, foster care, and mental health.

 
Core Responsibilities:
Meet face-to-face with patients and families to assess psychosocial needs.  
Collaborate with medical teams to ensure effective, trauma-informed care delivery.  
Provide counseling on emotional, social, and financial impacts of trauma or disability.  
Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet identified needs.  
Conduct mental health assessments and provide therapeutic interventions as needed.  
Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison with child protective services, law enforcement, and community agencies.  
Support families and caregivers through trauma-informed approaches to promote safety and prevent violence.  
Maintain confidential case files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.  
Assist in complex discharge planning to ensure safe patient transitions.

 

Qualifications & Requirements:
Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.  
Licensure: Permanent LSW licensure required; LCSW preferred.  
Certifications: De-escalation or Crisis Prevention Intervention certification required within 6 months of hire.  
Experience: 3–5 years preferred, especially in mental health, child and family services, adult protective services, or substance abuse.  

 
Skills & Knowledge:  
Trauma-informed assessment and crisis intervention.  
Knowledge of legal mandates for child and adult protective services.  
Principles of human development across the lifespan.  
Strong crisis de-escalation skills.  
Ability to build and sustain relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, CPS, schools, and probation.  
Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation and general computer skills.  
Experience working with diverse populations across geographic, cultural, and financial backgrounds.

 

 
Why IU Health?
Join Indiana's leading healthcare system committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team environment, and a focus on improving community health.

 

  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.