Medical Social Worker

Social Worker MSW, LCSW, HVIP Mental Health Provider

Location: Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

Shift: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM, Monday Friday

Position Overview: The HVIP (Hospital-linked Violence Intervention Program) Mental Health Provider plays a key role in supporting violently injured patients through community-based mental health services. This position involves working with hospital and community resources to strengthen violence intervention efforts in Indianapolis. The provider collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including medical social workers, trauma program staff, and community partners to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health services, including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, and aggression replacement therapy.

The provider will develop individualized care plans, coordinate follow-up, and recommend additional services for patients and their families. This is community-facing work, primarily based on referrals from the Emergency Departments and trauma departments at Riley Hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet face-to-face with patients and families, providing mental health assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions.
• Assess psychosocial risk factors, support systems, and coping abilities.
• Counsel patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial needs.
• Serve as a point person for cases involving abuse/neglect, domestic violence, and institutional abuse, coordinating with protective services.
• Maintain principles and practices of crisis intervention and de-escalation to manage acute crises and potentially dangerous situations.
• Provide specialized mental health services, including crisis intervention, addiction assessments, and psychiatric referrals or community resources.
• Assist in managing dangerous or threatening situations through clinical intervention techniques.
• Support group development and coordination for patients and their families as needed.
• Make recommendations for additional services to the violence intervention team.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with hospital staff, law enforcement, APS/DCS, schools, probation, and community agencies.
• Document all clinical activities accurately in electronic medical records.
• Participate in on-call and holiday rotation schedules.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Permanent licensure as an LCSW in Indiana required.
• 35 Years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based experience.
• Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention or an equivalent de-escalation training required within 6 months of hire.
• Experience with evidence-based psychosocial assessment, short-term therapeutic counseling, crisis intervention, and substance use disorder treatment.
• Knowledge of complex discharge planning to ensure safe patient transitions.
• Familiarity with state and county legal mandates related to child and adult protective services.
• Understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan, including end-of-life care.
• Experience in adapting services to diverse populations across geographic, cultural, and financial spectrums.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with hospital staff, law enforcement, community agencies, and schools.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation and computer literacy.
• Availability for on-call and holiday rotations.

About IU Health: IU Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, with nearly 40,000 team members, 16 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. Our programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplants are nationally recognized. In partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, IU Health combines research, education, and clinical excellence to improve health outcomes for Indiana communities.

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