Social Worker for Dialysis

Position details

Location: Burnet Campus (Main Hospital), Cincinnati, OH

Department: Social Service

Shift/Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Day shift)

Status: Regular, Full‑time (1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week)

Expected starting pay range: $63,086.40 – $80,558.40 annually (salaried/exempt). Starting pay is $64,979.20 annually for 1.0 FTE; pay can increase based on years of experience post‑MSW. Additional differentials (shift, on‑call, weekend) may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial Assessment
  • Performs psychosocial assessments considering family, social, and medical history.
  • Maintains current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses.
  • Reports suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities.
  • Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
• Resource Support
  • Collaborates with the health care team to develop treatment plans and identify appropriate resources.
  • Collaborates with patient/family/caregivers to identify resources supporting needed interventions.
  • Maintains fluent knowledge of internal and external resources.
  • Provides real‑time, accurate information on resources for which patients/families are eligible.
  • Provides condition‑specific medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of clinical interventions and makes changes as needed.
• Psychosocial Interventions
  • Provides psychosocial services identified in the patient’s comprehensive plan of care.
  • Offers supportive counseling to improve emotional coping and treatment adherence.
  • Educates patient/family/caregiver and health care team about treatment options.
  • Provides self‑management support to high‑risk/complex patients/families to increase skills and confidence for home management of chronic conditions.
  • Provides groups and programs for special populations as needed.
  • Offers anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce or eliminate psychosocial barriers to discharge.
  • Coordinates and facilitates family‑centered care team meetings.
  • Provides crisis assessment and interventions to restore equilibrium.
  • Collaborates with referral sources and health care team members.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Works for system improvement, promoting patient/family/caregiver well‑being.
  • Identifies and advocates for patient/family/caregiver needs within the healthcare system and community.
  • Acts as liaison between patient/family/caregiver, the medical team, and outside agencies.
  • Mediates within the medical team on behalf of the patient/family/caregiver when needed.
  • Empowers patient/family/caregiver to problem‑solve by exploring care options and alternative plans.
  • Facilitates communication and coordination among health care team members while involving patient/family/caregiver in decision‑making to minimize fragmentation.
• Collaboration & Professional Development
  • Partners with patient, family, and healthcare team for safe transition to the next appropriate level of care.
  • Educates health care professionals and students on psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role of social work.
  • Promotes a positive work environment.
  • Participates in professional growth opportunities.
  • Attends divisional, team, institutional meetings/conferences, and in‑service programs to develop skills.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio required.
• Past experience preferred but not required.
• May require clinical license, certification, or training depending on assignment.

Benefits

• Clinical Advancement Program with potential pay increases for meeting competencies at Social Worker II and Social Worker III/Care Manager levels.
• Multiple opportunities to earn all required CEUs.
• Benefits begin on the first day of employment.
• 30 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year; unused PTO rolls over.
• Additional PTO associated with promotions.

About the Division of Social Services

At Cincinnati Children’s, clinical social workers understand that managing any type of illness or hospitalization is a stressful experience. As members of every medical team, they provide ongoing support and counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and connection to community resources.

All clinical social workers are licensed professionals who provide specialized expertise on medical teams. They are guided by core values including 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 well‑being. Over 150 clinical social workers serve patients and families through inpatient hospitalizations and outpatient settings.

Families and caregivers coping with a child’s medical and/or psychiatric condition often face emotional, social, and financial hardships, as well as challenges navigating the complex medical system. Clinical social workers provide comprehensive services including emotional support and counseling, assistance with family issues/conflicts, safety concerns, discharge coordination, and access to community resources.

About Cincinnati Children’s

Cincinnati Children’s comes to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. The organization believes in a holistic team approach — both in caring for patients and families and in advancing science and discovery — and strives to do better, finding energy and inspiration in a shared purpose.

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top‑10 best children’s hospital for more than 15 years; consistently among the top 3 for NIH funding; named one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) and America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025); listed among the nation’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune; consistently certified as a great place to work; a Leading Disability Employer per the National Organization on Disability; and Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the ANCC.

The organization embraces innovation, empowering teams with tools to work smarter and care better, including responsible use of artificial intelligence.