Social Worker/MSW-PRN

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth, Town of Texas, New York (TX, WI, NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Social Worker to provide essential support to patients and families facing medical challenges. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering direct Social Work services, assessing families for resource needs, and offering ongoing counseling to help maintain their well-being. This position allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families, ensuring they receive the care and assistance they require. Join a dedicated team at a leading medical center committed to improving children's health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Provide direct Social Work services to patients and families.
• Assess families for needed assistance with resource procurement.

Responsibilities

• Offer ongoing supportive counseling to families in need.
• Maintain functional behavior of families with acute or chronic conditions.

Skills

Social Work

Counseling

Resource Procurement

Education

MSW or MSSW

Job description

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Case Management

Shift:

Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

8

Summary:

To provide direct Social Work services to patients and families who have acute or chronic medical conditions. The Social Worker provides ongoing supportive counseling aimed at maintaining the functional behavior of families. The social worker assesses families for needed assistance with resource procurement that aids the families' efforts in caring for their child in either the ambulatory or inpatient care setting.

Education:

• MSW or MSSW from an accredited school.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting and prior experience working with children and their families preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current Texas License for LMSW.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers required within 30 days of employment and must be maintained per Medical Center Policy, MC 175.

Position Type:

THIS IS A PRN POSITION

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, offering advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation, and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.