Licensed Social Worker

The Center for Behavior and Systems Innovation (CBSI), building upon the nationally recognized HANDS in Autism® model established in 2004, advances implementation of evidence-based practices through training, consultation, systems innovation, resource development, and community-engaged research. The Center builds "local capacity" by partnering with autistic individuals, families, educators, healthcare providers, employers, community organizations, and state agencies to improve outcomes across educational, healthcare, employment, justice, and community settings. Guided by the philosophy that evidence-based practices are "Essential for autism, beneficial for all," CBSI develops practical tools, professional learning opportunities, implementation supports, and resources that strengthen systems serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), neurodevelopmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, and broader communities. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, implementation science, and responsive partnerships, the Center remains agile in addressing emerging community, statewide, national, and international needs while advancing Indiana University's missions of teaching, research, and service.

Job Summary


The Licensed Social Worker serves primarily within the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) while collaborating across the Center for Behavior and Systems Innovation (CBSI) to strengthen statewide systems of care for autistic individuals and others with neurodevelopmental and behavioral support needs.


Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides consultation, care coordination, and resource navigation while partnering with Training Specialists, Navigators, the Instructional Designer, and interdisciplinary project teams to develop responsive educational resources, family supports, and implementation tools.
• Identifies emerging needs and helps translate those needs into practical resources, professional learning opportunities, and coordinated service strategies that build local capacity across Indiana and beyond, through ongoing engagement with individuals, families, providers, and community partners.
• Provides consultation, care coordination, and resource navigation to individuals, families, educators, providers, and community partners seeking support across the lifespan.
• Assists individuals and families in identifying appropriate community resources, service systems, funding opportunities, and evidence-based supports.
• Develops collaborative relationships with schools, healthcare systems, community organizations, state agencies, and other partners to strengthen coordinated systems of care.
• Monitors emerging service gaps and community needs to inform Center priorities and resource development.
• Collaborates with Training Specialists, Navigators, and subject matter experts to develop, review, and update practical resources, guidance documents, family materials, implementation tools, and educational content responsive to statewide and community needs.
• Contributes to the development of resource libraries, referral tools, and information systems that improve access to evidence-based supports and services.
• Reviews and synthesizes emerging information, policies, and community feedback to ensure Center resources remain current, accurate, accessible, and relevant.
• Supports development and delivery of trainings, webinars, presentations, and technical assistance related to resource navigation, systems coordination, family engagement, and community-based supports.
• Collaborates with the Instructional Designer, Training Specialists, Navigators, operations staff, and project teams to ensure educational materials and resources accurately reflect evolving community needs and evidence-based practices.
• Participates in statewide, regional, and national initiatives that strengthen partnerships and expand access to high-quality autism and neurodevelopmental resources.
• Maintains appropriate documentation, referral tracking, and resource records consistent with Center procedures.
• Assists with evaluation, quality improvement, and reporting activities that assess service utilization, community needs, and program effectiveness.
• Participates in strategic planning and interdisciplinary project teams that support the Centers' education, research, service, and implementation missions.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of Center priorities and community impact.

General Responsibilities

• Provides medical social work services to inpatients and outpatients and their families including psychosocial assessment, supportive counseling, crisis intervention services, trauma focused care, discharge planning, information and referral, and participation in multidisciplinary treatment team, preadmission planning when appropriate; discharge planning; coordination of community resources.
• Participates in consultative multidisciplinary treatment team, coordination of community resources, maintains database of patient population, treatment, intervention and outcomes.
• Coordinates follow-up care and consultation with allied health professionals, the Department of Child Services, and local law enforcement.
• Documents patient activity as required by department.
• Serves as liaison to community agencies regarding patient problems or issues related to medical diagnosis.
• Organizes and speaks in community educational programs on child maltreatment.
• Identifies and pursues opportunities to enhance knowledge base related to programs, articles, staff education, or community projects.
• Complies with all policies and standards, accurately documenting the medical record and serving as a resource when needed.
• Complies with required standards for medical/legal reporting situations, and/or educates other professionals with responsibility for reporting.

Qualifications


Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.


EDUCATION


Required

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or similar degree approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

Preferred

• Additional coursework or training in autism, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, systems of care, trauma-informed care, care coordination, or implementation science.

WORK EXPERIENCE


Required

• 2 years of experience dealing with specific issues of child maltreatment.

Preferred

• Experience providing care coordination, case management, resource navigation, or family support services.
• Experience working with autistic individuals, individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, or complex support needs across the lifespan.
• Experience collaborating with schools, healthcare providers, state agencies, community organizations, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience developing community resources, educational materials, or family support tools.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, healthcare, or public service settings.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES


Required

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Indiana upon date of hire.

SKILLS


Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Preferred

• Knowledge of community resources, public service systems, disability services, and healthcare navigation.
• Strong assessment, problem-solving, care coordination, and systems navigation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with families, providers, agencies, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to identify emerging community needs and inform development of responsive resources and services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual communication platforms.
• Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and sound clinical judgment.
• Values interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous learning.
• Adapts effectively to changing community and organizational needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and uphold ethical standards of the social work profession.
• Communicates effectively with wide variety of audiences and stakeholders.

Working Conditions / Demands


This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location


Bloomington, Indiana

Benefits Overview


For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .


Job Classification


Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Social Work

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