Medical Social Worker - Neurology

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Medical Social Worker at the Main Campus in the Neurology department. In a team with the RN Case Manager and Integrated Care staff, you will coordinate care, perform psychosocial assessments, and support families through illness and discharge planning.

Requirements include a Master of Social Work, Ohio LSW licensure, 1–2 years healthcare experience; schedule is full-time, 40 hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program is required.
• 1–2 years healthcare or hospital experience preferred.
• Licensed through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (LSW) required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN Case Manager and Integrated Care team for care coordination and discharge planning.
• Perform psychosocial assessment and provide intervention to assist families coping with illness and disability.
• Educate and consult with healthcare professionals and community resources on psychosocial factors.
• Deliver organized social work services integrated with hospital units and departments.
• Participate in onboarding, training, and mentoring of staff and students.

Skills

Social work

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Facility: Dayton Children's - Main Campus Department: Social Work Schedule: Full time Hours: 40

Job Details: The Medical Social Worker is responsible for working in a team structure with the RN Case Manager and other Integrated Care department staff, to effect overall care coordination for the transition of care and complex discharge planning process. Through psychosocial assessment and intervention strategies, is responsible for assisting patients and their families in understanding and learning to cope with illness and disability. Assists families in resolving complex personal and environmental difficulties which interfere with effective social functioning and obtaining maximum benefit from medical care. Participates as a professional team member in patient care planning along with the hospital and community agency personnel. Provides education and consultation to health care professionals and the community regarding the impact of psychosocial factors. Responsible for the delivery of social work services which are available to the patient, the patient’s family, and other persons significant to the patient, are well organized and directed, and integrated with other units and departments of the hospital and community. This position will collaborate interdepartmentally with all divisions of the hospital, inpatient, ambulatory, and Emergency. Social Workers provide additional support with onboarding, training, and job shadowing for newer staff and students, participate in the department’s peer mentoring program developing social work skills and complete additional special projects as requested.

Department Specific Job Details:

• Education: Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution required
• Experience: 1-2 years working within Healthcare or Hospital preferred
• Certifications: Licensed through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, LSW required
• Skills: Professional skills in operating technology and providing customer service.
• Schedule: full time, 40 hours working Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM serving the Neurology dept at the main campus hospital

At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference.

Our values:

• We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.
• We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.
• We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.
• We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.
• We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.
• We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.