Pediatric Social Worker-Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Department: Pediatrics - General, 2608 E. 7th St. | Full time | Benefits Eligible

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• 40 hours per week

Pay

Pay Range: $30.70 – $46.05 per hour

Responsibilities

• Interview patient and patient’s social support system to complete initial psychosocial evaluation.
• Provide counseling, support, and education to patient and patient’s social support system.
• Assist patients and their social support system in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic or terminal illness.
• Collaborate with patients, their social support system, and the multidisciplinary team to establish and implement a plan of care addressing identified psychosocial needs.
• Serve as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of the patient’s illness and its effects on their support system.
• Facilitate the multidisciplinary team’s understanding and integration of psychosocial aspects into the plan of care.
• Intervene in crisis situations, applying crisis intervention theory and skills effectively.
• Complete psychosocial assessments for post-hospital care for designated patients and their support systems.
• Work with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of and research availability of community agencies and resources for social, emotional, or financial assistance.
• Provide information and education to patients and their social support on community resources and post-hospital care options, in collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team.
• Make referrals to community agencies as needed.
• Report suspected cases of child and adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Serve as liaison between the hospital, patients, their social support system, and the Department of Social Services during evaluation or investigation.
• Identify and record clinical, psychosocial, and financial barriers to a smooth transition across the healthcare continuum; assist in identifying and facilitating system improvements.
• Work with Clinical Care Management leadership to identify problems, recommend solutions, and work toward resolution.
• Develop and maintain accurate case records for each referred patient; document in the medical record according to departmental standards.
• Provide education and support services to patients, families, and staff.
• Provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and information/referral services on a consultation basis to patients and families.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Care Management team to effect positive patient and family outcomes and ensure efficient utilization of resources.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.
• LCSW preferred.
• If working in South Carolina, must meet and maintain state licensure requirements.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in a hospital or health-related setting preferred.
• Expertise with data management tools.
• Adherence to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

Physical Requirements

• Works in an office setting with extensive walking throughout the facility.
• Prolonged periods of sitting while reviewing medical records and documenting.
• Repetitive wrist motion and occasional lifting of 10–20 pounds.
• Requires frequent verbal and written communication in English.
• Intact sight and hearing, with or without assistive devices.
• Must be able to handle a fast-paced environment and move independently from one location to another.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation within the listed pay range, based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call pay, and more, depending on the role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 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.

About the Organization

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.