Social Worker for Dialysis at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Description



At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.



Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation


• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
  


• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc


• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023


• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

We are recruiting a Social Worker for our Dialysis Unit. This is a full-time job, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Candidates must have their MSW, and LSW in the State of Ohio. Prior medical experience is highly preferred.


The Dialysis Unit in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension is one of the largest, best-equipped pediatric dialysis programs in the country and provides comprehensive medical care for children with end-stage kidney disease and acute kidney failure.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Psychosocial Assessment- Performs comprehensive assessments of complex social situations using advanced interviewing skills, intuitive knowledge and experience to identify challenges, issues associated with root causes to be addressed via appropriate interventions and treatment plans. Advanced interviewing and therapeutic intervention skills with regard to abuse, neglect, and/or other safety risk factors. Report suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities for investigations. Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
  
  


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  Resource Management- Serve as a leader in identifying and prioritizing interventions, anticipating and eliminating barriers, facilitating problem solving and conflict resolution and empowering patients and families to be active partners with the medical team. Partner with the patient/family/caregivers in obtaining financial assistance, community resources, or specialized equipment. Develops resource networks, excels at resource utilization, and acts as a resource to peers. Provide real time accurate information to patient/family/caregiver for resources for which they are eligible. Provide condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information. Advocates for patient population on a systems level (hospital, organization, and/or community) by developing programs and protocols to better meet the needs of the patient population. Educating patient and family to recognize progress and assist in identifying need for changes in treatment plan
  
  


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  Psychosocial Interventions- Provide psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care. Creates opportunities for and provides supportive counseling with the goal of maximizing emotional coping and adherence to the treatment plan. Facilitates and enhances collaboration with the referral source and appropriate members of the health care team in a timely and effective manner. Use expert knowledge and skill to educate the patient/family/caregiver and members of the health care team about evidenced-based treatment options. Seen as an expert in providing self-management support to high risk/complex patients/families to increase their skills and confidence to effectively manage their chronic care conditions at home. Identifies needs, develops programs, and evaluates outcomes for special populations, as needed, and implements changes base on outcomes. Motivates and empowers patients/families/caregiver through the use of anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce or eliminate psychosocial barriers to discharge. Is seen as a leader in initiating and facilitating family centered care team meetings. Demonstrates a therapeutic approach focusing on micro and macro systems including assessment and crisis intervention with the goal of problem prevention.
  
  


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  Interdisciplinary Collaboration- Working for system improvement, promoting patient/family/caregiver well-being. Advocates for patient population on a system level (hospital, organization, and/or community) by developing programs and protocols to better meet the needs of the patient population. Is seen as a resource and initiates liaison role between the patient/family/caregiver within the medical team and outside agencies. Is seen as an expert in mediating as needed with in the medical team on behalf of the patient/family/caregiver. Empower the patient/family/caregiver to problem-solve by exploring options of care when available and alternative plans, when necessary, to achieve desired outcomes. Develops processes for effective and efficient communication and coordination between members of the health care team while involving the patient/family/caregiver in the decision making process in order to minimize fragmentation of services.
  
  


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  Collaboration- Partners with the patient, family, and healthcare team in the safe transition of care to the next, most appropriate level by facilitating and enhancing collaboration with referral sources, maintaining fluent knowledge of resources, developing resource networks, helping families become effective consumers of the healthcare system, and advocating for patients on a system level to better meet the needs of an entire patient population. Utilizes knowledge and experience in creating professional growth opportunities for others. Recognized as an expert by the health care team and serves as a resource for educating healthcare professionals and or students on psychosocial aspects of care. Assumes leadership role in improving the effectiveness of the division, teams, institution. Model and actively promotes and reinforces behaviors in others which promote a positive work environment.
  
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Social Work
  
  


• LSW License
  
  


• May require clinical license, certification or training
  
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  
  


• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  
  


• Competitive retirement plans
  
  


• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  
  


• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
  
  


• Referral bonus program for current staff!
  
  


• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
  
  


• Physical and mental health wellness programs
  
  


• Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!
  
  

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type



Primary Location

Burnet Campus



Schedule

Full time



Shift

Day (United States of America)



Department

Social Service



Employee Status

Regular



FTE

1



Weekly Hours

40



Salary Range

$59,446.40 - $75,982.40


Comprehensive job description provided upon request.


Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability. Apply Now