Inpatient Pediatric Medical Social Worker
Inpatient Pediatric Medical Social Worker
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Job Description
Description
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Inpatient Medical Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role provides critical psychosocial support to pediatric patients and their families in an inpatient setting. The Social Worker will assess patient needs develop care plans coordinate services and provide crisis intervention while advocating for the wellbeing of children with complex medical conditions.
What Youll Do
Assist families in accessing resources and advocate for their cultural and individual needs.
Collaborate with the care team to develop treatment plans and support families emotional needs.
Continuously assess patient needs and coordinate complex discharge planning.
Provide palliative and endoflife support in collaboration with medical teams and stakeholders.
Manage discharge planning and referrals to ensure timely transitions.
Act as the primary liaison with the Department of Human Services.
Utilize therapeutic interventions (Motivational Interviewing ACT SolutionFocused) to support families.
Stay informed on community and ChildServe resources.
What Youll Need
Masters degree in social work from an accredited School of Social Work
Licensed to practice social work in Iowa.
Experience practicing as a Medical Social Worker in a pediatric setting
Experience working in an interdisciplinary skilled healthcare setting
Ability to communicate in English effectively for understanding in writing and verbally.
When Youll Work
MondayFriday
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Occasional evening and weekend support
Why ChildServe
ChildServehas earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Heres why employees love working here:
Our work matters.We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreat life.
Were not your average nonprofit.We serve 5800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames Des Moines Iowa City and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are oneofakind.
Our team members rock.Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
Our learning never stops. As a nonprofit dedicated to innovation were proud to help many team members gain new certifications continue their education take their expertise to the next level and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
We believe our differences make us great.We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and all feel safe and welcome.
Weremoving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing youve made a difference for kids and families Lets move Forward Together apply today!
ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
