Pediatric Social Worker - Family Support & Resources

Albany Med; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 59.000 - 89.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent health care coverage

Wellbeing programs

Albany Medical Center opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Albany Med Health System is seeking an Associate Social Worker in General Pediatrics in Albany, NY. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, supportive counseling, and resource coordination to help families access care and promote child wellness.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field, with a preference for 1 year in pediatric settings. Strong communication and teamwork with the medical staff are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or similar field is required.
• Minimum of 1 year in hospital, outpatient, or similar setting working with children, adolescents, and families is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Clinical assessments of patients including medical, academic, developmental and social function.
• Develop brief interventions to address medical/behavioral health conditions and coping skills.
• Identify and collaborate with treatment team members.
• Provide ongoing assessment and supportive counseling to families throughout the treatment course.
• Produce documentation of assessment, treatment plan and interventions.
• Connect families to community resources and support programs as needed.

Kenntnisse

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Resource coordination

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Psychology

Jobbeschreibung

Albany Med Health System is seeking an Associate Social Worker in General Pediatrics in Albany, NY. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, supportive counseling, and resource coordination to help families access care and promote child wellness.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field, with a preference for 1 year in pediatric settings. Strong communication and teamwork with the medical staff are essential.