About the position
At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years, second among all children's hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, and recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) and America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024). We are also one of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune and consistently certified as a great place to work. Additionally, we are a leading disability employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability and have been Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Responsibilities
- Consistently integrates age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care.
- Identify and advocate for the needs of the patient/families/caregivers within the healthcare system and community.
- Act as a liaison between the patient/family/caregiver within the medical team and outside agencies.
- Conduct a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of the patient/family's health care needs.
- Provide psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care.
- Develop resource networks and excel at resource utilization.
- Serve as a recognized expert to health care team and/or community on social work practice.
- Ensure that the clinical practice of all clinical staff conforms to local, state, and federal regulations.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling.
- 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Current LISW or LPCC license to practice in the State of Ohio.
Benefits
- Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment.
- Competitive retirement plans.
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
- Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners.
- Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs.
- Referral bonus program for current staff.
- Support through Employee Resource Groups.
- Physical and mental health wellness programs.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions.
