A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
Mental Health Provider Job Description Overview Position Title:
Social Worker•
MSW, LCSW, HVIP
Mental Health Provider Location:
Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, IN Shift:
8:00 AM•4:30 PM, Monday•
Friday Position Overview:
The HVIP (Hospital-linked Violence Intervention Program) Mental Health Provider plays a key role in supporting violently injured patients through community-based mental health services. This position involves working with hospital and community resources to strengthen violence intervention efforts in Indianapolis. The provider collaborates with a multidisciplinary team—including medical social workers, trauma program staff, and community partners—to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health services, including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, and aggression replacement therapy. The provider will develop individualized care plans, coordinate follow-up, and recommend additional services for patients and their families. This is community-facing work, primarily based on referrals from the Emergency Departments and trauma departments at Riley Hospital.
Key Responsibilities:
Meet face-to-face with patients and families, providing mental health assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions. Assess psychosocial risk factors, support systems, and coping abilities. Counsel patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial needs. Serve as a point person for cases involving abuse/neglect, domestic violence, and institutional abuse, coordinating with protective services. Maintain principles and practices of crisis intervention and de-escalation to manage acute crises and potentially dangerous situations. Provide specialized mental health services, including crisis intervention, addiction assessments, and psychiatric referrals or community resources. Assist in managing dangerous or threatening situations through clinical intervention techniques. Support group development and coordination for patients and their families as needed. Make recommendations for additional services to the violence intervention team. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with hospital staff, law enforcement, APS/DCS, schools, probation, and community agencies. Document all clinical activities accurately in electronic medical records. Participate in on-call and holiday rotation schedules.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required. Permanent licensure as an LCSW in Indiana required. 3-5 Years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based experience. Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention or an equivalent de-escalation training required within 6 months of hire. Experience with evidence-based psychosocial assessment, short-term therapeutic counseling, crisis intervention, and substance use disorder treatment. Knowledge of complex discharge planning to ensure safe patient transitions. Familiarity with state and county legal mandates related to child and adult protective services. Understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan, including end-of-life care. Experience in adapting services to diverse populations across geographic, cultural, and financial spectrums. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with hospital staff, law enforcement, community agencies, and schools. Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation and computer literacy. Availability for on-call and holiday rotations.
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 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.
