Social Worker-BSW LBSW

Indiana University Health System•Lafayette, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker provides face-to-face support to patients and families experiencing psychosocial needs related to illness and hospitalization. The role gathers social histories, identifies barriers to care, and connects patients with social support programs and community resources to help them benefit from medical care. As a liaison among medical and nursing staff, patients, families, and outside agencies, the Social Worker provides solution-focused assistance and leads discharge planning to support safe, coordinated transitions of care. This position is part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, which expands access to social work services for the communities IU Health serves. The role is based onsite at Arnett Hospital – AOB. The schedule is full-time, days, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week; a flexible shift is available. Weekends and holidays are not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW).
Three years of experience.
Permanent LBSW licensure in Indiana is required for all new hires as of October 5, 2025. Incumbents in the role before October 5, 2025, must obtain LBSW licensure within six months. Incumbents holding an LSW must maintain LSW licensure.
Strong assessment, resource development, and discharge planning skills.
Strong communication, planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
Knowledge of state and county adult and child protective legal mandates.
Knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan.
Experience adapting services to geographically, culturally, and financially diverse populations.
Computer literacy and proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.

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 histories 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 among 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 and coordinate with protective services as needed.
Adapt services to meet the needs of geographically, culturally, and financially diverse populations.
Document clinical activities accurately in the electronic medical record.