Social Worker, MSW, Levine Children's Hospital Pediatric ED, PT, Weekends
About The Position
This is a part-time Social Worker position in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Levine Children's Hospital. The role involves completing psychosocial assessments, assisting patients and their support systems in coping with hospitalization and illness, and collaborating with the Clinical Care Management team to determine appropriate post-hospital care settings. The Social Worker will also serve as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding the psychosocial aspects of patient care, provide information on community resources, make referrals, and report suspected cases of abuse/neglect/exploitation. Additionally, the position requires responding to consultative service requests after normal working hours and taking on-call duty as scheduled.
Requirements
- Masters in Social Work required
- applicable state Certification is preferred
- Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics
- Expertise with Data Management Tools
Nice To Haves
- LCSW preferred
- At least 1 year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patients and their support system.
- Assists patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
- Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
- Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of the patient's illness and its effects on their social support system.
- In collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team, provides information, education to patients on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Make referrals to community agencies as needed.
- Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation.
- Serves as liaison between hospital, patients and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
- Responds to requests for consultative services to patients after normal working hours.
- Takes On-Call Duty as scheduled.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
