Pediatric Clinical Consultant, Social Worker – MSW/LSW

Role Overview

• Conducts patient/family/significant other interviews, chart reviews, and professional collaboration to obtain and interpret information pertaining to patient/client biopsychosocial functioning.
• Develops care plan, including discharge plan, incorporating medical plan of care.
• Participates in identification of cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation and refers such cases to the legally mandated authorities when applicable.
• Provides crisis intervention, information and referral and linkage to community resources as needed.
• Develops a plan of intervention based upon assessment to resolve identified problems and/or to support and enhance biopsychosocial functioning.
• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff and external organizations to achieve timely, cost effective management of patient care.
• Monitors for quality and type of services delivered to patients, ensuring management within established parameters.
• Monitors and ensures completeness of all assigned patients in areas of treatment plan and timely reports.
• Thoroughly documents assessments and interventions in patient’s medical record and information systems in accordance with department standards.

Requirements

• Master's Degree: Social Work (Required)
• LSW
• Licensed Social Worker
• Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
• 1-2 years’ experience as an LSW, preferably in a patient-centric setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities