Clinical Social Worker MSW- PICU

Children's Health•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary: Implement and administer policies, programs and activities. Responsible for performing psychosocial assessments on families ability to meet their child's healthcare needs. Ensure the preparation and maintenance of required documentation per accreditation standards and CMC's policy.

Requirements

At least 2 years previous Social Work experience
Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience
State of Texas LMSW license

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years related experience
State of Texas LCSW license

Responsibilities

Perform biopsychosocial screening and assessment of the families ability to meet their children's healthcare needs by applying specialized knowledge and advance practice skills in assessment treatment, diagnosis of mental illness, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Facilitate parent/child adjustment to illness and hospitalization.
Coordinate anticipatory discharge to ensure that patient's home - care is prearranged prior to leaving the hospital.
Coordinate and direct multidisciplinary patient care conferences focusing both on medical and biopsychosocial needs.