Social Worker (MSW), Autism Center
CHOC•Orange, CA
•$78,229 - $129,085•Onsite
About The Position
The Social Worker MSW, Autism Center is responsible for planning and delivering family-centered patient care through a collaborative, multidisciplinary process involving patients and families, nurses, social workers, physicians, other practitioners, caregivers, and the community. The role advocates for patients and assists them in achieving optimal health and accessing appropriate care and resources. Care coordination provides a full range of social work services and supports the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
Requirements
- Minimum two years of pediatric hospital experience at a children's hospital.
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work.
- RQI Responder – American Heart Association.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, conflict-resolution, and cultural-sensitivity skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure as priorities change.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, 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, including the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, patients, and families.
- Ability to communicate with internal and external resources and agencies.
- Ability to complete required competencies after orientation and maintain annual departmental competency requirements.
- Ability to collaborate with people regardless of social, economic, or cultural backgrounds.
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of pediatric hospital experience at a children's hospital.
- Training or experience in foster care, mental health, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, or autism.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver family-centered patient care through a collaborative, multidisciplinary process.
- Advocate for patients and assist them in achieving optimal health and access to care.
- Help patients and families utilize appropriate resources.
- Coordinate care and provide social work services to meet patients’ and families’ psychosocial needs.
Benefits
- CHOC compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared toward supporting professional and personal goals.
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Job Type
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