Social Worker for Inpatient Psychiatry (Weekend Schedule)

Location: College Hill, 5642 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224

About the role

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. The hospital has 92 inpatient beds for children and adolescents (ages 2–17) experiencing a mental health crisis, divided into three units:

• Adolescent Unit 4.200 (ages 12–17): Patients with a mental/behavioral disorder
• Youth Unit 5.400 (ages 8–17): Patients with both a mental/behavioral diagnosis and developmental disability
• Young Child Unit 5.200 (ages 2–8): Patients with a mental/behavioral health diagnosis

Youth admitted for inpatient treatment participate in therapeutic and medical programs tailored to their needs, including group therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and chemical dependency education.

About the Division of Social Services

Clinical social workers at Cincinnati Children’s provide support to patients and families navigating illness or hospitalization. As part of every medical team, they offer ongoing support, counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and connections to community resources. The division includes over 150 licensed clinical social workers serving patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Social workers assist families coping with medical or psychiatric conditions by addressing emotional, social, and financial challenges. Services include emotional support, family conflict resolution, safety planning, discharge coordination, and access to community resources.

Responsibilities

As a Social Worker in Inpatient Psychiatry, you will:

• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families
• Assist with crisis intervention and advocacy
• Address family issues and conflicts
• Coordinate discharge planning and safety concerns
• Connect patients and families to community resources
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio
• Past experience preferred but not required

Pay

• Base pay starting at $50,602.24 annually for a salaried/exempt employee (.8 FTE), increasing with years of experience post-MSW
• $5.00/hour weekend differential added to base pay
• Expected starting pay range: $61,401.60 – $78,291.20 (based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates)
• Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply

Schedule

• Full-time, 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week)
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Benefits

• Benefits begin on the first day of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accumulates immediately (approx. 24 days/year for .8 FTE) and rolls over; additional PTO with promotions
• Clinical Advancement Program with potential pay increases (Social Worker II, Social Worker III/Care Manager)
• Multiple opportunities to earn continuing education units (CEUs)

About Us

Cincinnati Children’s is a top-ranked pediatric hospital, recognized for excellence in patient care, research, and innovation. Key recognitions include:

• Top 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 15+ years)
• Top 3 for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding
• America’s Best Large Employers (2025) and Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• America’s Most Innovative Companies (Fortune)
• Leading Disability Employer (National Organization on Disability)
• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence (4th consecutive time)

We embrace a holistic team approach to care and innovation, empowering employees to work smarter and achieve better outcomes. Cincinnati Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.