Pediatric Social Worker: Family Support & Crisis Care

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Health System seeks an experienced social worker to provide psychosocial services for pediatric patients and families. The role focuses on emotional support, advocacy, and community referrals to enhance care transitions from hospital to home and community settings.

The successful candidate will conduct assessments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support families through crisis and end-of-life discussions, and participate in departmental initiatives, while ensuring

Qualifications

• 1 year internship or work experience in an acute health care setting.
• 1 year pediatric health care experience preferred.
• Experience with end-of-life decisions, grief and bereavement preferred.
• Expertise in crisis intervention and risk assessment preferred.
• Knowledge of pediatric growth and development and adolescence issues.
• Ability to advocate for patients and families and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments and formulates treatment plans with supportive relationships and therapies.
• Conducts pre-discharge screenings within 24 hours of admission and collaborates on safe discharge plans.
• Documents in the electronic health record within 24 hours and generates activity reports as needed.
• Manages caseload, prioritizes urgency, and coordinates with team on staffing needs.
• Responds to crisis situations and supports families through difficult decisions.
• Reports child protective situations to appropriate agencies per policy.
• Acts as a resource for families and staff on social work services and community resources.
• Participates in projects, committees, and orientation for new staff and students.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Nicklaus Children’s Health System seeks an experienced social worker to provide psychosocial services for pediatric patients and families. The role focuses on emotional support, advocacy, and community referrals to enhance care transitions from hospital to home and community settings.

The successful candidate will conduct assessments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support families through crisis and end-of-life discussions, and participate in departmental initiatives, while ensuring