Social Worker for Inpatient Psychiatry

Cincinnati Children's • Easton, PA

2d

About The Position

Available Social Worker Opportunities for Inpatient Psychiatry Full-Time, 32 hours per week, Wednesday-Saturday, Days. (0.8 FTE). Float to all locations: College Hill, Norwood PHP, Green Township PHP, Lindner Center of Hope, and Eastgate. PRN/Stand-By. Looking for Social Worker to cover 1-2 shifts per week. Will cover any and all locations. Day shift. Ideal coverage is on the weekends. At Cincinnati Children’s, our clinical social workers understand that managing any type of illness or hospitalization is a stressful experience. As members on every medical team, the clinical social workers provide ongoing support and counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and connection to community resources. The clinical social workers are all licensed professionals who provide specialized expertise on the medical teams. We are guided by our core values which include promotion of self-determination, dignity and respect for all beliefs and cultures, and supporting the strengths of patients and families in their pursuit of health and wellbeing. There are over 150 clinical social workers within the Social Service Division at Cincinnati Children’s serving patients and families through their inpatient hospitalization(s) and providing ongoing services in the outpatient settings. Families and caregivers with children that are coping with a medical and/or psychiatric condition can experience difficulties and hardships that impact their emotional, social, and financial well-being. Families and caregivers may also find challenges as they navigate through the complex medical system. Our clinical social workers provide comprehensive services to assist patients & families through their journey. The clinical social worker can assist with emotional support and counseling, family issues/conflicts, safety concerns, discharge coordination, and access to community resources. These are just some of the things we can do for our patients and families. The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children’s acute crisis units focus on stabilizing patients, most of whom stay an average of three to five days. In total, our hospital has 92 inpatient beds available to serve children and adolescents who are 17 years old and younger, who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Youth admitted for inpatient treatment can participate in various therapeutic and medical treatment programs depending on their personal needs. Their stay can include group therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and chemical dependency education. At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio

Nice To Haves

• Past experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• emotional support and counseling
• family issues/conflicts
• safety concerns
• discharge coordination
• access to community resources

Benefits

• Clinical Advancement Program with potential pay increases associated with meeting the competencies for each level: Social Worker II, Social Worker III/Care Manager
• Multiple opportunities to receive all your CEU
• Starting pay is $63,252.80 annually as a salaried/exempt employee (1.0 FTE), and can increase based on years of experience post MSW.
• Benefits begin first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

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