Social Worker - MSW (Hem/Onc)
Independent Educational Consultants Association, New York, NY, United States
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
Assess social barriers to discharge, work collaboratively with case management, participate in rounds, and elevate complex cases to avoid discharge delays.
On‑Call Responsiveness
If on‑call, promptly respond to events and service requests within 5 minutes of receiving a phone call.
Remain within a 30‑minute drive of the hospital.
Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee’s supervisor.
Position Requirements
Master's degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is required.
Minimum one year of social work experience is required; 3+ years is preferred (in lieu of one year of experience, graduate school internship may be applied).
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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
Assess social barriers to discharge, work collaboratively with case management, participate in rounds, and elevate complex cases to avoid discharge delays.
On‑Call Responsiveness
If on‑call, promptly respond to events and service requests within 5 minutes of receiving a phone call.
Remain within a 30‑minute drive of the hospital.
Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee’s supervisor.
Position Requirements
Master's degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is required.
Minimum one year of social work experience is required; 3+ years is preferred (in lieu of one year of experience, graduate school internship may be applied).
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