Pediatric Clinical Social Worker

Empath Health; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement with company match

5+ weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trustbridge Hospice in South Florida is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Clinical Social Worker for a hybrid role serving Palm Beach and Broward counties. The social worker will assess and intervene for families of chronically or terminally ill children, provide counseling, and advocate within an interdisciplinary team to address psychosocial needs.

The role requires an MSW and 1 year of social work experience, with LCSW preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required.
• LCSW preferred.
• 1 year of social work experience.
• Experience with seriously ill children preferred.
• Comfort with pediatrics and field-based work.
• Must have reliable transportation; valid auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess and intervene for needs of chronically or terminally ill children and families.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and child life specialists to plan care.
• Connect families with community resources and financial assistance; advocate for patient needs.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Advocacy

Education

MSW degree

LCSW preferred

Job description

Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate and empathetic Pediatric Clinical Social Worker to join our team.This full-time position works Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m with flexibility to work later hours as needed.Location: Hybrid; Palm Beach and Broward CountySince 1978, Trustbridge Hospice has cared for more than 200,000 South Florida families. As a community-based nonprofit, we provide 24/7 hospice and palliative care, along with caregiver support and bereavement services for families facing serious illness.What you'll Do:Qualified Social Worker responsible for assessing and intervening regarding the needs of chronically or terminally ill children and their families.The pediatric social worker is the primary social worker for the pediatric care programs including Hospice, PTFK, and Partners In Care.Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention to pediatric patients and their families, helping them navigate the challenges associated with serious illness, end-of-life care, and bereavement.Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, chaplains, and child life specialists, to develop and implement comprehensive care plans that address the psychosocial needs of patients and families.Connect families with community resources, financial assistance programs, and support services, while advocating for patient and family needs to promote optimal quality of life and continuity of care.Why Join Empath Health? Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.What You'll NeedEducation and/or Experience: Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work EducationPreferably has a LCSWRequires 1 year of social work experience.Previous experience working with seriously ill children preferred. Must be comfortable working with pediatrics.Continuing Education: As required for licensure.For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (\"ADA\"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact [e-mail] Discrimination is Illegal. For more information, please refer to this machine-readable PDF to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If viewing in HTML, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in English or Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in Spanish.