Social Worker-MSW LCSW

3 days ago
Indianapolis, Indiana — HybridFull TimeSocial Work
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join IU Health as a Social Worker – Virtual, M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct face
  • face assessments and counseling with patients and families, primarily through virtual platforms
  • Assist in developing educational materials for patients, families, and healthcare team members
  • Serve as a resource and role model for students, interns, LBSWs, and other social work staff

Requirements

  • Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution required.
  • Licensure: Active, permanent Indiana license as an LCSW required.
  • Certifications:
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention or alternative de

Benefits & Compensation

  • Interested? Apply today to join IU Health as a Social Worker – MSW / LCSW and help us deliver compassionate, expert psychosocial support across Indiana!
  • 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.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join IU Health as a Social Worker – Virtual, M-F Schedule.

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentsTherapeutic CounselingCrisis InterventionSubstance Use Disorder ServicesDischarge PlanningCommunity Resource CoordinationCollaborationEmotional SupportDocumentationCrisis De-escalationPatient EducationMultidisciplinary TeamworkLegal MandatesCoping SkillsCultural Competence
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker-MSW LCSW at IU Health a 4.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at IU Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessments, Therapeutic Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Substance Use Disorder Services, Discharge Planning, Community Resource Coordination, Collaboration, Emotional Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will conduct virtual psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans while collaborating with healthcare teams. They will also provide crisis intervention and resource coordination for patients and families.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About IU Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, Indiana
2-5
4.8

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (3)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

3d ago