Psychosocial Coordinator

Texas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Psychosocial Coordinator screens patients and/or families for biopsychosocial risks and uses the results to inform or develop risk intervention programs related to patient care, education, and research. The role works with the team to identify eligible patients, administer and document screening, and support psychosocial programming and department operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Child Life, Psychology, Kinesiology, or another healthcare field.
• Experience working with patients and families in a pediatric healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer the biopsychosocial risk screening tool with patients and/or families.
• Take primary responsibility for identifying eligible patients.
• Work with the team to administer the screening tool with patients and families.
• Coordinate and document screening results to help inform patient care and/or research initiatives.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships and communicate relevant information to the team in a timely manner.
• Develop and prioritize goals that support the psychosocial needs of patients and/or families and align with the strategic plan.
• Participate in patient and/or family programs to help meet their psychosocial needs.
• Contribute to the efficient functioning of the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time