Overview

Social Worker - MSW (Gary, IN)

Location: Methodist Hospital, Gary, IN (Remote, must be located in Gary, IN)

Department: System Chaplaincy

Shift: Full-Time Day

Join Our Innovative Team!

Are you passionate about providing emotional and spiritual support to socially isolated older adults? We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to serve as a liaison between faith-based partners, the IU Health CCN team, patients, and families. Candidates must be located in Gary, IN. If you’re familiar with Gary, social resources, and committed to delivering personalized, community-centered care, we want to hear from you!

Apply NOW — Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives remotely!

Position Overview:

IU Health’s Congregational Care Network (CCN) partners with local congregations to support older adults with chronic illnesses who experience social isolation or loneliness. The Social Worker will play a pivotal role in connecting patients to community resources, collaborating with faith-based partners, and supporting interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely, and personalized care. This role involves assessing psychosocial needs, counseling, and mobilizing community support to improve quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with faith-based partners, community agencies, and healthcare teams to deliver personalized support.
• Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial risks, prior functioning, and support systems.
• Counsel patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness or disability.
• Access and mobilize community resources to meet identified needs.
• Communicate complex patient and family needs effectively and model caring practices.
• Provide short-term therapeutic counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain strong relationships with community organizations, law enforcement, APS/CPS, schools, and probation agencies.
• Ensure seamless coordination of care and resources for socially isolated older adults.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Licensure:
• Permanent Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required.
• LCSW licensure preferred.
• Experience & Skills:
• 0-3 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based social work experience.
• Knowledge of disease impact, human behavior, and legal mandates related to protective services.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles over the lifespan.
• Proficiency in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Relevant experience working with community resources and faith-based organizations.
• Certifications:
• De-escalation certification preferred.
  
  
  

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the #1 ranked healthcare provider in the state, we offer:

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling services)
• Support for professional growth and development
• A collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in patient and community care
  
  
  

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.