Social Worker for Inpatient Psychiatry

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center•Cincinnati, OH

38d•$63,253•Onsite

About The Position

Available Social Worker Opportunities for Inpatient Psychiatry 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.

Requirements

Masters degree in Social Work (MSW)
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio
Past experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing support and counseling
Crisis intervention
Advocacy
Education
Connection to community resources
Assist with emotional support and counseling
Assist with family issues/conflicts
Assist with safety concerns
Assist with discharge coordination
Assist with 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.
30 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year. Unused PTO rolls over. Additional PTO associated with promotions.
Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions