Social Worker-BSW LBSW

Position Title: 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.

Benefits Designed for You

• 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.