Social Work Manager- Riley Childrens Health

Riley Children's Health is proud to be the only pediatric research hospital in Indiana and consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. Our commitment to advancing pediatric care through research, education, and compassionate service sets us apart, and we are seeking dedicated professionals to join our mission.

We are currently seeking an engaging and collaborative social worker to lead our pediatric social services team! The manager will assist in the vision and execution of the departments strategic plan, including program development, change management and implementation. They will lead and supervise a team of approximately 30 social workers, providing guidance and support in their daily activities. This role requires individuals to have prior experience in healthcare, DCS, as well as a strong foundation in leadership and team management. 

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

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn.

 

Leads activities in social services in accordance with policies and accepted social work practice. Evaluates and coordinates the area's services and the needs of the patients and the community served. Assists with program direction and policy development, as well as quality improvement initiatives. Promotes teamwork and builds effective relationships across work groups. Responsible for safe, efficient and effective care transitions, and ensures the patient and family are engaged in the plan of care.

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Requires current state of Indiana license as a Licensed Social Worker, LCSW preferred. LCSW must be obtained within 2 years of hire into the position.
• Requires knowledge of the impact of the disease process and of human behavior to provide psychosocial assessments; short-term therapeutic counseling; and crisis intervention to patients; families; and staff.
• Requires strong clinical assessment; planning; and goal development skills.
• Requires extensive knowledge of community resources and entitlement programs.
• Requires extensive knowledge of state and county adult and child protective legal mandates.
• Requires knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• 5-7 years of experience required
• Requires experience supervising and/or mentoring medical social workers

• DCS experience strongly preferred
• Leadership experience strongly preferred 

Anticipated job posting close date will be 10/28/2024

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• 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.