Social Worker-BSW LBSW Indiana University Health - 3.7 Bloomington, IN Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Medical documentation Bachelor's degree in social work Electronic health records (EHR) management Abuse and neglect policy adherence Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Child welfare law Computer literacy Transitional care planning in clinical case management Bachelor's degree Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Computer skills Child abuse reporting laws Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description Social Worker-BSW LBSW Job Description Overview Job Title:

Social Worker Location:

Bloomington Hospital Position Type:

Full-Time Day, Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Position Overview:

The Social Worker meets face-to-face with patients and families to assess psychosocial needs and provide support related to social support programs and community resources. This role involves interviewing patients and relatives to gather social history relevant to medical conditions and care planning. The social worker assists patients in overcoming barriers that may impede their ability to obtain maximum benefits from medical care, acting as a liaison between medical, nursing, outside agencies, and patients/families. The goal is to deliver solution-focused assistance tailored to each patient's medical and hospitalization needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct face-to-face interviews with patients and families to assess social history and psychosocial needs. Identify barriers to care and assist patients in accessing social support programs and community resources. Serve as a liaison between healthcare providers, patients, families, and outside agencies to facilitate effective communication and support. Provide solution-focused assistance related to medical conditions and hospitalization. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop discharge plans and resource development strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements :

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) required.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years in healthcare, social work, or related fields.

Licensure:

Permanent Indiana LBSW licensure required for all new hires effective October 5, 2025. Incumbents prior to this date must obtain their LBSW licensure within 6 months of hire. Incumbents with their LSW are required to maintain licensure.

Skills and Knowledge:

Strong assessment, resource development, and discharge planning skills. Excellent communication, planning, and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of state and county adult and child protective legal mandates. Understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan. Experience in adapting services to diverse populations geographically, culturally, and financially. Computer literacy and proficiency in documentation within electronic medical records. Join our team to make a meaningful impact by supporting patients' social needs and promoting effective care transitions. Interested? Apply now to contribute your expertise to our healthcare team. To learn more about our benefits, visit: IU Health Benefits We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People 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. People who are always ready to apply themselves.