Pediatric Social Worker-Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Concord, NC

About The Position

The Pediatric Social Worker supports patients and their social support systems in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. The role conducts psychosocial evaluations, provides counseling and education, and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to address psychosocial needs and develop plans of care. The social worker also supports care planning and transitions across the healthcare continuum, connects patients with community resources, and maintains documentation and case records. The position is full time, benefits eligible, and based in Concord. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $30.70–$46.05.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
If working in South Carolina, meet and maintain the state’s licensing requirements.
Expertise with data management tools.
Adherence to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
Ability to communicate frequently in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and move independently from one location to another.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including extensive walking, prolonged sitting, repetitive wrist motion, and occasional lifting of 10–20 pounds; intact sight and hearing, with or without assistive devices, are required.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
At least one year of professional experience in a hospital or health-related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview patients and their social support systems to initiate psychosocial evaluations.
Provide counseling, support, and education to patients and their social support systems.
Help patients and their social support systems cope with stress related to hospitalization, disability, and chronic or terminal illness.
Collaborate with patients, their social support systems, and multidisciplinary teams to establish and implement plans of care that address identified psychosocial needs.
Advise hospital staff and physicians about emotional, social, and psychosocial aspects of patients’ illnesses and their effects on support systems, and help integrate these considerations into care plans.
Intervene effectively in crisis situations using crisis intervention theory and skills.
Complete psychosocial assessments for designated patients and support systems regarding post-hospital care.
Work with Clinical Care Management to assess patients and support systems and determine appropriate levels of care or settings across the continuum.
Participate in multidisciplinary care-planning meetings.
Maintain knowledge of community agencies and resources for social, emotional, or financial assistance.
Educate patients and their social support systems about community resources and post-hospital care options appropriate to patients’ ages, in collaboration with Clinical Care Management.
Refer patients to community agencies as needed.
Report suspected child or adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Serve as liaison among the hospital, patients and their social support systems, and the Department of Social Services during evaluations or investigations.
Identify and document clinical, psychosocial, and financial barriers to smooth transitions across the healthcare continuum, and help identify and facilitate system improvements.
Work with Clinical Care Management leadership to identify problems, recommend solutions, and pursue resolution.
Maintain accurate case records for referred patients and document in the medical record according to departmental standards.