Pediatric Social Worker MSW: Impactful Care & Discharge Planning

10 Driscoll Children's Hospital; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children's Hospital is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, counseling, and education to patients and families. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, safety planning, and facilitating referrals as illness impacts the family.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and Texas licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LCSW-S); 3 years in healthcare or pediatrics preferred; Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensure by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-S) required.
• 3 years' experience in healthcare or relevant clinic areas preferred.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment, education, screening, and referral to resources.
• Coordinate discharge planning and liaison with hospital and outside agencies.
• Offer counseling and supportive end-of-life and family guidance as needed.
• Assist in training, supervision, and cross-training of social work staff.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Discharge planning

Coordination of care

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Driscoll Children's Hospital is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, counseling, and education to patients and families. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, safety planning, and facilitating referrals as illness impacts the family.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and Texas licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LCSW-S); 3 years in healthcare or pediatrics preferred; Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.