Pediatric Social Worker: Care Coordination & Discharge

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Shriners Children's Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking a Social Worker to join our on-site care team. The role focuses on biopsychosocial–spiritual assessment, discharge planning, care coordination, and family engagement to support patients up to age 18 and their families.

The candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in social work with an active SW license; a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience plus a Case Management Certification are preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in social work.
• SW license in state of practice.
• Master’s degree in social work (preferred).
• 3 years of Social Work experience (preferred).
• Case Management Certification (CMC, ACM, or ANCC) (preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Resource Management: evaluate resources and coordinate care for optimal outcomes.
• Arrange services among community agencies, physicians, patients, family, caregivers, and others.
• Collaborate with patients and health care team to ensure timely interventions and transitions.
• Educate patients, families, and health care team on care options and financial aspects.
• Promote ethical relationships and cultural competency within the care team.

Conocimientos

Social work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural competency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree in social work

Descripción del empleo

Shriners Children's Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking a Social Worker to join our on-site care team. The role focuses on biopsychosocial–spiritual assessment, discharge planning, care coordination, and family engagement to support patients up to age 18 and their families.

The candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in social work with an active SW license; a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience plus a Case Management Certification are preferred.