Pediatric Social Worker
By the Bay Health•Larkspur, CO
•$47 - $58•Hybrid
About The Position
By The Bay Health is seeking a Pediatric Social Worker to join their interdisciplinary team. This role involves providing supportive services to address the social, emotional, and financial needs of patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness, loss, and grief. The organization emphasizes a team approach to maximize the quality of life for patients, caregivers, and families, offering a spectrum of home-based services including Skilled Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Adult Hospice Care, and Pediatric Care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or Masters Degree in mental health discipline
- Minimum one-year’s social work experience in a health care setting
Nice To Haves
- One year’s social work experience with pediatric patients and families preferred
- Pediatric ELNEC certification required within the first year
Responsibilities
- Assess patient/family social and emotional factors to determine ability to cope with terminal illness and death
- Assess family/caregiver capacity to participate in providing care to patient and assist with resources
- Provide individual and family counseling to patient/families in all psychosocial aspects of end-of-life care
- Provide age and developmentally appropriate assessment of and support to siblings as indicated
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous benefits
- Supportive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
