Pediatric Social Worker: Care Coordination & Family Support

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Ohio; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Ohio is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support patients and families through biopsychosocial assessments, care coordination, discharge planning, and advocacy within a pediatric healthcare setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in social work and a state license; a Master's degree, 3 years of experience, and Case Management Certification are preferred. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Resource Management evaluates prudent utilization of resources to balance cost and quality for optimal outcomes.
• Ensures coordination of care with SHC locations to meet patient needs and resource availability.
• Evaluates cost of care with patient safety, clinical quality, and satisfaction in mind to inform decisions.
• Educates patient, family, caregivers, and health care team on the economic impact of care options.
• Identifies barriers to achieving goals and suggests process changes to improve outcomes.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and health care team to share accountability for care planning and continuity.

Job description

Shriners Children's in Ohio is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support patients and families through biopsychosocial assessments, care coordination, discharge planning, and advocacy within a pediatric healthcare setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in social work and a state license; a Master's degree, 3 years of experience, and Case Management Certification are preferred. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote patient-centered outcomes.