Pediatric Care Management Social Worker - Part Time - Inpatient

About the role

A Care Management Social Worker will provide essential support and guidance to patients and their families as they navigate overall wellness in the OU healthcare system. This position provides comprehensive care coordination and support services to individuals and families facing complex social and health-related challenges. This role works collaboratively with clients, their families, healthcare professionals, and community resources to address their unique needs and improve their overall well-being.

This position is part-time (24 hours per week, 8-hour shifts) with rotating weekends. The role may be filled as a Level 1, 2, or 3 depending on education, experience, and license requirements.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Assess assigned patients’ unique conditions by combining data from medical diagnoses, chart reviews, personal interviews, and care teams.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and relate findings to necessary clinical staff.
• Provide or supervise plan of care interventions, including resource and referral help, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement, therapy (LMSW under supervision), and support as appropriate.
• Partner with the healthcare team and involve the patient and family in the development and implementation of plans.
• Provide patients and family education regarding diseases, treatments, social or financial situations, emotional stress, and/or other problems.
• Monitor care to evaluate progress toward goals and institute appropriate interventions as needed.
• Conduct high-risk screening, provide crisis counseling (LMSW under supervision), and provide education and resources to patients and families regarding abuse or neglect, physical abuse, and document these sessions.
• Act as a liaison between patients/families and the clinical staff and other agencies.
• Advocate for patient concerns and escalate ethical dilemmas through the appropriate channels.
• Maintain an open, approachable manner, treating others fairly and respectfully while preserving self-confidence and dignity, and showing regard for their opinions.
• Complete applicable reports based on mandated reporting requirements.
• LMSW or LCSW with 1 year of experience can precept newly hired Social Worker Level I or BSW and MSW students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Level 1

• Education: Master of Social Work from an accredited institution required.
• Experience: 0-3 years of work experience; healthcare experience preferred.
• License/Certification: Current Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or under supervision for Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.

Level 2

• Education: Master of Social Work from an accredited institution required.
• Experience: At least 3 years of social work experience.
• License/Certification: Current LCSW from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.

Level 3

• Education: Master of Social Work from an accredited institution required.
• Experience: At least 5 years of social work experience.
• License/Certification: Current LCSW from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social and psychological casework.
• Familiarity with social and welfare resources available in the community and hospital.
• Understanding of current social and economic conditions, trends, and problems.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret situations and determine the appropriate course of action.
• Ability to explain technical data in a form understandable by patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for 6 hours per day.
• Sit for 6 hours per day.
• Walk for 6 hours per day.
• Continuous: Distinguish colors, visual acuity (20/50), fine motor skills.
• Frequent: Hear normal speaking and alarms, lift/carry up to 35 lbs.
• Occasional: Climbing, bending, reaching above head, reaching above shoulder, push/pull up to 100 lbs.

Workplace Hazards

• Frequent: Hazardous chemicals or medications, repetitive motions.
• Occasional: Respiratory transmitted diseases (requires use of respirator), communicable diseases.