Pediatric Care Management Social Worker - Weekends

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Pediatric Care Management Social Worker provides support and guidance to patients and families navigating wellness in the OU healthcare system. The role coordinates care and provides support to individuals and families facing complex social and health-related challenges, working collaboratively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and community resources to address needs and improve well-being. The position is part-time, 16 hours per week in 8-hour weekend shifts, and may be filled at Level 1, 2, or 3 depending on education, experience, and license requirements.

Requirements

Master of Social Work from an accredited institution.
Level 1: 0–3 years of work experience; healthcare experience preferred.
Level 1: Current Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), working under supervision toward Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or current LCSW from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
Level 2: At least 3 years of social work experience and current LCSW from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
Level 3: At least 5 years of social work experience and current LCSW from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of social and psychological casework principles and practices, community and hospital social and welfare resources, and current social and economic conditions, trends, and problems.
Analytical skills to interpret situations and determine appropriate action.
Ability to explain technical data in a form understandable to patients, families, and hospital staff.
Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience (for Level 1).

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ conditions using medical diagnoses, chart reviews, interviews, and care-team information.
Perform psychosocial assessments and communicate findings to appropriate clinical staff.
Provide or supervise care-plan interventions, including resource and referral assistance, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement support, therapy under supervision for LMSWs, and other support as appropriate.
Partner with the healthcare team and involve patients and families in developing and implementing care plans.
Educate patients and families about diseases, treatments, social or financial situations, emotional stress, and other problems.
Monitor care progress toward goals and institute appropriate interventions as needed.
Conduct high-risk screening and provide crisis counseling under supervision for LMSWs.
Provide education and resources regarding abuse or neglect and physical abuse, and document these sessions.
Act as a liaison between patients and families, clinical staff, and other agencies.
Advocate for patient concerns and escalate ethical dilemmas through appropriate channels.
Treat others fairly and respectfully, preserving their confidence and dignity and showing regard for their opinions.
Complete reports required by mandated reporting requirements.
With an LMSW or LCSW and one year of experience, precept newly hired Social Worker Level I staff or BSW and MSW students.
Perform other duties as assigned.