Pediatric Inpatient Social Worker (CSW) – PICU Focus

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Social Worker at the University of Kentucky provides medical social services to patients and families, working with the RN Case Manager to plan discharge and coordinate care in inpatient settings, including PICU. Candidates should have CSW licensure and hospital experience, with strong communication and crisis intervention skills.

A minimum of 3 years in medical social work is preferred; 1 year in an acute medical setting is highly favored.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required and licensure to practice in Kentucky.
• Certified Social Worker (CSW) licensure required to work in Kentucky.
• 3+ years of hospital social work experience preferred; 1 year in acute care highly preferred.
• Strong communication, crisis intervention, and patient-family support skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social services to patients and families in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with RN Case Manager to formulate and implement discharge plans.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and address abuse/neglect cases as needed.
• Provide follow-up and crisis intervention, and coordinate with care teams.

Skills

CSW licensure

Hospital social work

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Social Worker at the University of Kentucky provides medical social services to patients and families, working with the RN Case Manager to plan discharge and coordinate care in inpatient settings, including PICU. Candidates should have CSW licensure and hospital experience, with strong communication and crisis intervention skills.

A minimum of 3 years in medical social work is preferred; 1 year in an acute medical setting is highly favored.