Pediatric Social Worker - MSW

Position Overview

Provides assessment, support, information and referral, advocacy services, and other resource assistance to patients and their caregivers, directly or through consultation, within a multi-disciplinary outpatient team.

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE $7,500

CONDITIONS APPLY

• Provides support to pediatric patients and families, in an outpatient clinic setting as part of a multidisciplinary team, to help address psychosocial needs within the context of the patient’s medical care.
• Completes psychosocial assessments of pediatric patients and families to assess current supports, strengths, areas of need, and barriers to accessing care.
• Coordinates and connects patients and their caregivers with community resources to address/meet identified needs. Serves as a link between the medical team and the patient’s community/natural supports.
• Assists caregivers in adapting to difficult and complicated dispositions involving complex care needs, multiple agencies/providers and linkage to resources in the community.
• Provides consultation, assessment, referral and coordination in cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Organizes support groups, provides psycho educational materials and opportunities for patients and their caregivers, based on their individual medical needs.
• Documents objective, concise and pertinent clinical information in the medical record.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Social work experience in an acute, home care, or ambulatory setting preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, verbal and written communications skills.
• Sound decision making and judgment.
• Time management skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to deal with conflict resolution.
• Comfortable with basic computer skills.