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Social Worker-MSW LCSW-Home Based

Indiana University Health

Indianapolis, IN • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Indiana University Health rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 464 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

349th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Position Title: Social Worker - MSW / LCSW (Home-Based)
Location: Riley Hospital (Remote Community-Based Position)
Shift: Full-Time Days
Department: Rehab - First Steps
Position Overview: The Social Worker provides assessment, direct therapy intervention, and consultative services to support the social and emotional development of children ages birth to three through Indiana's Early Intervention Program, First Steps. This role involves educating and counseling families and caregivers on parent-child interaction, social skill development, and connecting families with community resources. The Social Worker collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to help meet the outcomes outlined in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and supports families in maximizing the benefits of early intervention services.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct assessments and provide direct therapy interventions tailored to children from birth to age three.
Educate and counsel family members and caregivers about parent-child interaction, social skills, and developmentally appropriate activities.
Identify and coordinate community resources and services to support the child's development and family needs.
Support families in meeting the outcomes specified in their Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of professionals involved in early intervention services.
Offer consultative services to help families implement strategies that promote social and emotional growth at home.
Provide ongoing support to help children and families achieve developmental milestones and improve family dynamics.
Document all assessments, interventions, and family interactions accurately in compliance with program standards.
Qualifications & Requirements:
0-3 years of relevant experience in social work, early childhood development, or related fields.
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
Permanent licensure as an Indiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Credentialing for Certification as an Early Interventionist (or ability to obtain within designated timeframe).
(Optional) Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention or similar de-escalation training within 6 months of hire.
Additional Notes:
This is a remote community-based position, working directly with clients in their homes.
Experience with infant, child, maternal health, lactation consulting, or family dynamics is preferred.
Interested? Join our team dedicated to supporting early childhood development and family well-being. Apply today!
To learn more about our benefits, visit: IU Health Benefits
About Us
  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team
Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

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