Pediatric Social Worker - Family Support & Care Coordination

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System in Albany, NY, seeks an Associate Social Worker for General Pediatrics. The role provides psychosocial assessment, support services, care coordination, and referrals to behavioral health providers to help children access medical care and support family functioning.

You will work with the medical team and families to assess needs, address barriers, and document assessments and treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• 1 year in hospital/outpatient settings with children preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other members of the health care team.
• Knowledge of developmental stages of children and adolescents.
• Compassion and understanding for working with patients and families during very stressful times.
• Knowledge and skill in clinical psycho-social interventions.
• Identification and coordination of resources within the health care system and the community.
• Excellent clinical judgment.
• Awareness of culture, ethnicity, developmental ability, gender, socio-economic factors.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessments of patients including medical history, development, and social function.
• Develop brief interventions to address medical/behavioral health conditions and coping skills.
• Identify and collaborate with treatment team members.
• Provide ongoing education, counseling, and family support.
• Document assessment, treatment plan, and interventions concisely.
• Update medical/treatment teams on patient/family adjustment.
• Connect and liaison to community resources and support programs.
• Identify gaps in service and promote additional support during transitions.
• Provide follow-up and referrals for continuing care and bereavement support.

Skills

Social Work

Psychosocial Assessments

Family Counseling

Care Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Albany Med Health System in Albany, NY, seeks an Associate Social Worker for General Pediatrics. The role provides psychosocial assessment, support services, care coordination, and referrals to behavioral health providers to help children access medical care and support family functioning.

You will work with the medical team and families to assess needs, address barriers, and document assessments and treatment plans.