Pediatric Social Worker - On-Site Springfield (Part-Time)

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital in Springfield, MA is seeking a Part-time Social Worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment, intervention, and support to patients and families facing complex medical conditions. This role emphasizes empowering families, advocating for patient needs, and facilitating access to community resources to promote well-being and reintegration.

You will document assessments and coordinate care with the health care team, collaborate with families and providers,

Qualifications

• Experience conducting and documenting psychosocial assessments and interventions to address physical, functional, social, emotional, educational needs.
• Social Work license in state of practice.
• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Documents assessments, interventions, plans and evaluations in accordance with regulatory agency requirements and SHC policy.
• Coordinates the plan of care to achieve desired outcomes and integrates the work of the health care team by coordinating resources and services necessary to accomplish agreed-upon goals.
• Advocates by supporting or recommending services for the protection of the patient's health, safety and rights.
• Collaborates with patients, families, caregivers and the health care team locally and within the system to jointly communicate, problem solve and share accountability for optimal outcomes.
• Arranges services among community agencies, physicians, patients, family, caregivers and others involved in the plan of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or equivalent

Job description

Shriners Children’s Hospital in Springfield, MA is seeking a Part-time Social Worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment, intervention, and support to patients and families facing complex medical conditions. This role emphasizes empowering families, advocating for patient needs, and facilitating access to community resources to promote well-being and reintegration.

You will document assessments and coordinate care with the health care team, collaborate with families and providers,