Social Worker-MSW LSW

Job description

Position Title: Social Worker – MSW LSW Department: Peds Endocrinology – Riley, Outpatient Center Location: Riley Clinic and Methodist Hospital IU Health Methodist Professional Center Address: 11801 N. Senate Blvd., Suite 402, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Shift: Full-Time Days (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, On-Site) Position Overview: The Social Worker meets face-to-face with patients and families to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, discharge planning, and crisis intervention within a pediatric endocrinology outpatient setting. This role involves collaborating with healthcare teams, community agencies, and protective services to ensure safe, timely, and resource-rich care. The Social Worker also manages complex cases such as abuse, neglect, guardianship, and high-risk crises, employing de-escalation and safety techniques as needed. Key Responsibilities: Meet face-to-face with patients and families to assess psychosocial needs and coordinate care. Communicate and collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to facilitate safe, timely services and resource provision. Interpret and communicate complex patient and family needs, modeling caring practices for team membe...