Social Worker MSW SeniorLocation: Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
Department: Peds Hematology Oncology - Riley
Shift: Full-Time Days (M-F)Join Our Compassionate Team!Are you an experienced social worker passionate about supporting pediatric patients and their families through complex medical and psychosocial challenges? We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker MSW Senior to provide advanced psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, and leadership within the Peds Hematology Oncology department. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families navigating serious illness.Apply today — help us deliver exceptional, family-centered care!Position Overview:The Social Worker MSW Senior effectively communicates and collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to ensure patients receive safe, timely services, with comprehensive resources and education provided to families. This role involves assessing psychosocial risks, providing mental health assessments, and facilitating complex discharge planning. The Senior social worker serves as a key point person for cases involving abuse, neglect, guardianship, foster care, adoption, and crisis intervention, often taking a leadership role in clinical situations requiring de-escalation and urgent intervention.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with healthcare teams to facilitate safe, effective, and timely patient care.Interpret and communicate complex patient and family needs, modeling caring practices.Conduct psychosocial assessments evaluating prior functioning, support systems, reactions to illness, and coping mechanisms.Counsel patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness or disability.Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet patient needs.Provide mental health assessments upon physician referral and deliver therapeutic interventions.Facilitate complex discharge planning, including end-of-life, guardianship, foster care, and adoption cases.Serve as the point person for cases involving child abuse/neglect, adult/elderly abuse/neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence.Liaise with protective agencies, guardianship, foster care, and mental health providers.Support and lead clinical interventions in dangerous or potentially dangerous situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques.Utilize effective interviewing techniques with victims, perpetrators, and family members.Develop and maintain strong relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and other stakeholders.Qualifications & Requirements:Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.Licensure: Permanent LSW licensure required; LCSW licensure preferred.Experience: 3-5 years preferred in mental health, child and family services, adult protective services, Veteran’s Administration, or substance abuse.Certifications: De-escalation certification required within 6 months of hire.Skills & Knowledge:Knowledge of disease impact and human behavior for psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.Strong understanding of legal mandates related to child and adult protective services.Principles of growth and development across the lifespan.Expertise in crisis de-escalation and conflict resolution.Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, geographically and socio-economically.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.Why IU Health?Join Indiana’s premier healthcare system dedicated to compassionate, family-centered pediatric care. We support professional growth, foster a collaborative environment, and value your expertise in making a positive impact on children and families.For more information, visit: IU Health BenefitsReady to make a difference as a senior member of our team? Apply now and contribute to life-changing pediatric care at Riley Hospital!