Social Worker - MSW (Hem/Onc)

The Social Worker - MSW will provide comprehensive psychosocial services to patients admitted to Nemours Children's Hospital.

The primary focus will be addressing patients' psychosocial needs and enhancing their overall well-being.

Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in facilitating patient and family adjustment to illness, ensuring optimal functioning for both individuals and families.

We expect excellence in the following areas:

Psychosocial Support:


* Offer compassionate and evidence-based psychosocial support to children with various diagnoses, including medical illness, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorders.

Family Assistance:


* Assist families in navigating the healthcare system effectively.


* Link families with a range of services tailored to meet their unique needs.

Age-Specific Expertise:


* Apply age-specific principles of growth and development to your practice.

Collaboration:


* Collaborate seamlessly with all members of the healthcare team, fostering effective communication and teamwork.

Position Responsibilities

The Social Worker - MSW will play a pivotal role in addressing patients' psychosocial needs within our healthcare setting.

The responsibilities encompass assessment, intervention, coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Here are the key aspects of your role:

Complex Assessment and Goal Setting:


* Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and their families' biopsychosocial situations.


* Establish clear goals and periodically re-assess the patient/family situation.


* Document thorough psychosocial assessments and histories for patients and families.

Crisis Intervention Services:


* Provide timely crisis intervention services, including cases involving domestic violence, psychiatric emergencies, child abuse, and family disputes.

Referral Triage and Treatment:


* Assess patient mental health needs and refer for counseling and psychiatry as needed (both internally and to external community providers)

Comprehensive Care Management:


* Perform admission screenings and psychosocial assessments.


* Offer case management, medical crisis counseling, patient/family education, advocacy, residential placement, community referral facilitation, crisis intervention, and mental health evaluation.

Child Abuse Investigations and Domestic Violence Management:


* Assist with the assessment and coordination of child abuse investigations within the hospital.


* In collaboration with the medical team, manage domestic violence situations.

Professional Development:


* Continuously update your education and skill level in the field.


* Attend in-service presentations and continuing education programs to maintain and enhance your knowledge base.

Hospital Discharge Planning:


* Asses social barriers to discharge, work collaboratively with case management, participate in rounds, and escalate complex cases to avoid di...