Indiana University Health
Overview
Social Worker (MSW, LSW) Location:
Riley Hospital for Children, Child Protection Programs Shift:
Full-Time Day Join The IU Child Protection Program! Indiana University School of Medicine Child Protection Programs (IUCPP) is a division of the Department of Pediatrics that provides comprehensive, trauma-informed, multidisciplinary clinical consultation for children suspected of maltreatment. The division's faculty members are all board-certified/eligible in the pediatric subspecialty, Child Abuse Pediatrics. Faculty members support and are supported by an expert team of certified pediatric nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed clinical social workers, mastery-level health educators, and ancillary staff, all dedicated to advancing the care of this vulnerable population and their families. Our team offers consultation to health care providers, the Department of Child Services (DCS), law enforcement, and other professionals in cases of suspected child maltreatment. Consultations occur telephonically, through photograph/medical record review, and/or with direct inpatient or outpatient encounters depending on a child and family's needs and nature of the request. Our objective is to provide evidence-based consultations to determine the extent of the injuries a child may present with and whether a medical condition, accidental mechanism, or non-accidental mechanism accounts for a child's presentation. Are you a dedicated social worker with experience in crisis intervention and working with protective services? Indiana University Health - Riley Hospital is seeking a Senior MSW to provide expert psychosocial assessments, inform and implement clinical interventions, and serve as a key liaison with child protective services through the IU Child Protection Program. This role will also serve to help advance trauma-informed care principles throughout all IUCPP outpatient clinics. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment supporting children and families. Position Overview:
The MSW-LSW collaborates effectively with IUCPP team members to ensure the delivery of safe, timely, and comprehensive trauma-informed patient care. You will interpret and communicate complex patient and family needs, model caring practices to caregivers, and assess psychosocial risk factors such as prior functioning, support systems, and reactions to illness and trauma. You will conduct mental health assessments, assess social drivers of health, and facilitate therapeutic interventions. A large part of the role involves acting as a primary point of contact for cases involving abuse, neglect, guardianship, foster care, and mental health placements as a communication partner with Indiana State Department of Child Services. Extensive communication via phone and email with both internal and external partners is a primary function of this social worker role, which results in a significant administrative load. Core Responsibilities:
Collaborate with medical teams to facilitate safe, effective patient care. Employ a trauma-informed framework to comprehensively assess patients' and families' needs, including psychosocial, emotional, and financial well-being, while also considering broader social drivers of health. Counsel patients and families on the emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness/trauma/disability. Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet patient needs. Conduct mental health assessments and provide trauma-informed therapeutic interventions as needed. Serve as a liaison with child protective services, law enforcement, and other child-serving community agencies. Support caregivers, family members, and patients through a trauma-informed lens to prevent violence and ensure safety. Provide intervention related to abuse, neglect, guardianship, and foster care issues. Maintain, update, and manage confidential electronic and physical case files for child abuse and neglect cases. Ensure all records are accurate, complete, and in compliance with state and federal regulations. Qualifications & Requirements:
Education: Master's Degree in Social Work required. Licensure: Permanent LSW licensure required; LCSW licensure preferred. Certifications: De-escalation certification required within 6 months of hire. Experience: 3-5 years preferred, especially in mental health, child and family services, adult protective services or substance abuse. Knowledge & Skills:
Understanding of trauma and disease impact and human behavior for assessments and crisis intervention. Knowledge of state and county legal mandates for child and adult protective services. Principles of growth and development across the lifespan. Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, CPS, schools, and probation. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience working with diverse patient populations, culturally, geographically, and financially.
Join IU Health!
Be part of Indiana's leading healthcare system committed to delivering compassionate, family-centered care. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development. Are you ready to support children and families through their most challenging moments? For more information, visit: IU Health Benefits Apply now to join IU Health Riley Hospital as a Social Worker (MSW, LSW)!
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Social Worker (MSW, LSW) Location:
Riley Hospital for Children, Child Protection Programs Shift:
Full-Time Day Join The IU Child Protection Program! Indiana University School of Medicine Child Protection Programs (IUCPP) is a division of the Department of Pediatrics that provides comprehensive, trauma-informed, multidisciplinary clinical consultation for children suspected of maltreatment. The division's faculty members are all board-certified/eligible in the pediatric subspecialty, Child Abuse Pediatrics. Faculty members support and are supported by an expert team of certified pediatric nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed clinical social workers, mastery-level health educators, and ancillary staff, all dedicated to advancing the care of this vulnerable population and their families. Our team offers consultation to health care providers, the Department of Child Services (DCS), law enforcement, and other professionals in cases of suspected child maltreatment. Consultations occur telephonically, through photograph/medical record review, and/or with direct inpatient or outpatient encounters depending on a child and family's needs and nature of the request. Our objective is to provide evidence-based consultations to determine the extent of the injuries a child may present with and whether a medical condition, accidental mechanism, or non-accidental mechanism accounts for a child's presentation. Are you a dedicated social worker with experience in crisis intervention and working with protective services? Indiana University Health - Riley Hospital is seeking a Senior MSW to provide expert psychosocial assessments, inform and implement clinical interventions, and serve as a key liaison with child protective services through the IU Child Protection Program. This role will also serve to help advance trauma-informed care principles throughout all IUCPP outpatient clinics. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment supporting children and families. Position Overview:
The MSW-LSW collaborates effectively with IUCPP team members to ensure the delivery of safe, timely, and comprehensive trauma-informed patient care. You will interpret and communicate complex patient and family needs, model caring practices to caregivers, and assess psychosocial risk factors such as prior functioning, support systems, and reactions to illness and trauma. You will conduct mental health assessments, assess social drivers of health, and facilitate therapeutic interventions. A large part of the role involves acting as a primary point of contact for cases involving abuse, neglect, guardianship, foster care, and mental health placements as a communication partner with Indiana State Department of Child Services. Extensive communication via phone and email with both internal and external partners is a primary function of this social worker role, which results in a significant administrative load. Core Responsibilities:
Collaborate with medical teams to facilitate safe, effective patient care. Employ a trauma-informed framework to comprehensively assess patients' and families' needs, including psychosocial, emotional, and financial well-being, while also considering broader social drivers of health. Counsel patients and families on the emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness/trauma/disability. Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet patient needs. Conduct mental health assessments and provide trauma-informed therapeutic interventions as needed. Serve as a liaison with child protective services, law enforcement, and other child-serving community agencies. Support caregivers, family members, and patients through a trauma-informed lens to prevent violence and ensure safety. Provide intervention related to abuse, neglect, guardianship, and foster care issues. Maintain, update, and manage confidential electronic and physical case files for child abuse and neglect cases. Ensure all records are accurate, complete, and in compliance with state and federal regulations. Qualifications & Requirements:
Education: Master's Degree in Social Work required. Licensure: Permanent LSW licensure required; LCSW licensure preferred. Certifications: De-escalation certification required within 6 months of hire. Experience: 3-5 years preferred, especially in mental health, child and family services, adult protective services or substance abuse. Knowledge & Skills:
Understanding of trauma and disease impact and human behavior for assessments and crisis intervention. Knowledge of state and county legal mandates for child and adult protective services. Principles of growth and development across the lifespan. Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, CPS, schools, and probation. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience working with diverse patient populations, culturally, geographically, and financially.
Join IU Health!
Be part of Indiana's leading healthcare system committed to delivering compassionate, family-centered care. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development. Are you ready to support children and families through their most challenging moments? For more information, visit: IU Health Benefits Apply now to join IU Health Riley Hospital as a Social Worker (MSW, LSW)!
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