Social Worker (MSW), Autism Center

CHOC • Orange, CA

4d • $78,229 - $129,085 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker MSW, Autism Center is responsible for the planning and delivery of family-centered patient care through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary process including the patient and family, nurses, social workers, physicians, other practitioners, caregivers, and the community. Advocates for and assists in the achievement of optimal health, access to care, and to utilize the appropriate resources. The care coordination process provides a full range of social work services and assists in meeting the psycho-social needs of patients and their families.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of pediatric hospital experience at a children's hospital.
• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Demonstrates leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure due to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, including conflict resolution, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
• Clinical knowledge of multiple age groups, medical illness and treatment plans according to disease process and diagnosis.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by capacity to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, patients, and their families.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with internal and outside resources and agencies.
• Must be proficient in required competencies upon completion of orientation and maintain annual departmental competency requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively regardless of social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
• RQI Responder – American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) years of pediatric hospital experience at a children's hospital.
• Training or experience in Foster Care, Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Autism.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivery of family-centered patient care through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary process.
• Advocating for and assisting in the achievement of optimal health and access to care.
• Utilizing appropriate resources.
• Providing a full range of social work services.
• Assisting in meeting the psycho-social needs of patients and their families.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary levels and benefits
• Personal growth and fulfillment
• Inspiring mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well being of children

What This Job Offers

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