Senior Social Worker - Pediatric Emergency Dept: Evenings

Position Summary/Essential Duties:

Collaborates with all members of the health care team, patient and family (or significant others) to coordinate timely and efficient assessment of psychosocial and discharge planning needs and formulation of patient and family centered discharge plans. Serves as a resource within the social work department, hospital and health system.

5. Assists with staff development and provides staff/community education.

Experience & Knowledge:

Hospital/Health Agency experience preferred.

Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge:

• Computer skills

• Multi-tasks and prioritizes work

• Works autonomously

• Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds

• Theoretical and advanced clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery/psychosocial issues.

• Leadership and teaching skills.

Education and Required Experience:

Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work

Three to Five years Social Work experience in a health care setting.

Required Credentials, License, and / or Certifications:

• Licensed by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board

• LISW-S

Preferred Qualifications/Position Details:

Must have an LISW-S and at least 3-5 years of clinical experience. Previous work with the pediatric population is strongly preferred. Emergency medicine experience is also preferred. The schedule is (3) 12 hours shifts, 11:00am-11:30pm/12:00am, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.