Clinical Social Work Jobs in Indiana
Clinical Social Work jobs in Indiana are concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, and state-funded behavioral health agencies, with openings at every level from unlicensed associate positions to licensed clinical supervisors. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers such as Eskenazi Health, Indiana University Health, and Centerstone. The most consistent demand is in child and family services, substance use treatment, and outpatient mental health counseling. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, submit applications by October 31, 2026.
- Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
- Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
- TIAA Retirement Contributions: Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
- TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
- Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
- Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters. Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions.
- Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per academic year with unlimited accumulation.
- Pay Options: Faculty on academic year appointments have the option of receiving their salary paid in 10 payments (September 1 through June 1) or 12 payments (September 1 through August 1) each year.
- Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
- Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.
Scholarship required for tenure/tenure track position.
Service required for tenure/tenure track position.
Field Director will have a 75% administrative workload and a 25% teaching load.
One faculty line will serve as the Field Director for the graduate and undergraduate social work programs:
- Identify new agencies qualified to accept social work interns.
- Identifying qualified social workers in the agencies to supervise assigning students to agencies.
- Provide guidance to students regarding field readiness & professional behavior.
- Conduct orientations, workshops, and seminars for students and field instructors to enhance learning outcomes.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate field education programs to align with program learning outcomes and CSWE competencies.
- Keep the field manual up to date.
- Oversee operational aspects of field placements.
- Ensure learning agreements, supervision, and evaluation processes meet program expectations.
- Support accreditation and reaffirmation efforts, including data collection, assessment reporting, and documentation.
- Teach a range of MSW and some BSW courses using engaging, student-centered pedagogical approaches.
- Deliver instruction across modalities (Face-to-face, hybrid, and online)
- Provide timely, meaningful feedback and maintain high accessibility to students.
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement aligned with CSWE EPAS.
A minimum of MSW with 2 years post-MSW practice experience for the non-tenure track line.
Teaching experience, including online and/or hybrid, and knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards and competency-based education are preferred, as we as strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.
Position Details
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, submit applications by October 31, 2026.
- Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
- Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
- TIAA Retirement Contributions: Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
- TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
- Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
- Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters. Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions.
- Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per academic year with unlimited accumulation.
- Pay Options: Faculty on academic year appointments have the option of receiving their salary paid in 10 payments (September 1 through June 1) or 12 payments (September 1 through August 1) each year.
- Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
- Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.
Scholarship required for tenure/tenure track position.
Service required for tenure/tenure track position.
Field Director will have a 75% administrative workload and a 25% teaching load.
One faculty line will serve as the Field Director for the graduate and undergraduate social work programs:
- Identify new agencies qualified to accept social work interns.
- Identifying qualified social workers in the agencies to supervise assigning students to agencies.
- Provide guidance to students regarding field readiness & professional behavior.
- Conduct orientations, workshops, and seminars for students and field instructors to enhance learning outcomes.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate field education programs to align with program learning outcomes and CSWE competencies.
- Keep the field manual up to date.
- Oversee operational aspects of field placements.
- Ensure learning agreements, supervision, and evaluation processes meet program expectations.
- Support accreditation and reaffirmation efforts, including data collection, assessment reporting, and documentation.
- Teach a range of MSW and some BSW courses using engaging, student-centered pedagogical approaches.
- Deliver instruction across modalities (Face-to-face, hybrid, and online)
- Provide timely, meaningful feedback and maintain high accessibility to students.
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement aligned with CSWE EPAS.
A minimum of MSW with 2 years post-MSW practice experience for the non-tenure track line.
Teaching experience, including online and/or hybrid, and knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards and competency-based education are preferred, as we as strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.
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What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical social work jobs across Indiana.
- Active Indiana clinical social work license from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency required
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program strongly preferred
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to complete clinical documentation within required timeframes and maintain case notes
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and evidence-based treatment modalities
Clinical Social Work Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical social work in Indiana?
To practice as a clinical social worker in Indiana, you need a Master of Social Work from an accredited program and licensure through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. Indiana offers the Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentials, with the LCSW requiring supervised post-graduate hours and passage of the ASWB Clinical exam. Candidates complete their supervised hours under an approved supervisor before applying for independent licensure.
Which companies hire clinical social works in Indiana?
Employers hiring clinical social works in Indiana right now include Purdue University, Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, and Faculty, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Indiana's largest health systems and community mental health centers account for the majority of consistent openings, particularly in metro areas with integrated behavioral health programs.
Which Indiana cities have the most clinical social work jobs?
Hammond, Evansville, and Terre Haute have the most clinical social work openings in Indiana. Indianapolis dominates because it hosts the state's largest hospital networks and county behavioral health infrastructure, while Fort Wayne and Evansville generate steady demand through regional health systems, community mental health centers, and state agency offices serving surrounding rural communities.
How can I get hired as a clinical social work in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an associate or case manager role at a community mental health center while you accumulate supervised hours toward your LCSW. Indiana employers such as Centerstone and Eskenazi Health regularly hire MSW graduates for supervised staff positions. Roles like case manager, mental health technician, or targeted case manager serve as common stepping stones, and completing your ASWB exam early gives you a clear credential advantage over candidates still finishing supervision requirements.
Where can I find and apply to clinical social work jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to clinical social work jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings across health systems, community agencies, and government employers. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your license level and specialization, and apply directly to each position that fits your background.
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