Social Worker for Dialysis

Cincinnati Children's

6d • $63,086 - $80,558 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker for Dialysis is a clinical social work position in the Social Service Department at Cincinnati Children’s Burnet Campus. Clinical social workers are members of medical teams and support children and families coping with illness or hospitalization through counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and connection to community resources. The division has more than 150 clinical social workers serving patients and families during inpatient stays and through outpatient services.

The role provides comprehensive psychosocial support to patients and families, including assessment, resource assistance, supportive counseling, care coordination, and help navigating medical and community systems. The social worker collaborates with patients, caregivers, healthcare teams, referral sources, and outside agencies to promote well-being and safe transitions of care.

The position is full time, 1.0 FTE, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The posting lists an expected starting pay range of $63,086.40–$80,558.40 and also states a starting salary of $64,979.20 annually for a salaried/exempt employee at 1.0 FTE. Pay may increase based on post-MSW experience, skills, equity, and other applicable factors.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license in the State of Ohio.
• A clinical license, certification, or training may be required.
• Past experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Past experience in social work; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments that consider family, social, and medical history; maintain current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses; report suspected abuse or neglect to legally mandated authorities; and document accurately and clearly.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and patients, families, and caregivers to identify treatment-plan resources and interventions; maintain knowledge of internal and external resources; provide accurate information about eligible resources and condition-specific medical, financial, educational, and social support; and evaluate and adjust interventions as needed.
• Provide psychosocial services in the comprehensive plan of care, including supportive counseling, education about treatment options, self-management support for high-risk or complex patients and families, groups and programs as needed, anticipatory guidance, and planning to reduce psychosocial barriers to discharge.
• Coordinate and facilitate family-centered care team meetings and provide crisis assessment and intervention to help restore equilibrium.
• Collaborate with referral sources and healthcare team members to improve systems and promote patient and family well-being; advocate for patient and family needs within healthcare and community settings; and liaise or mediate with medical teams and outside agencies as needed.
• Empower patients, families, and caregivers to explore care options and alternative plans, and facilitate communication and coordination among healthcare team members while involving patients and families in decision-making.
• Partner with patients, families, and healthcare teams to support safe transitions to the next appropriate level of care.
• Educate healthcare professionals and students about psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role of social work.
• Promote a positive work environment, participate in professional growth opportunities, and attend divisional, team, and institutional meetings, conferences, and in-service programs to develop skills.

Benefits

• Clinical Advancement Program with potential pay increases for meeting the competencies for Social Worker II and Social Worker III/Care Manager levels.
• Multiple opportunities to receive continuing education units (CEUs).
• Benefits begin on the first day of employment.
• 30 days of paid time off (PTO) per year; unused PTO rolls over, and additional PTO is associated with promotions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level