Social Worker I - FT/PT/PRN

About Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Children’s Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation’s best by U.
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With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families to find the high-quality care they need.
In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.
1 million patient encounters.
We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners.
Every year, our Children’s Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school.
With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children’s Anywhere app, we’re here for families whenever and wherever they need us.
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OUR PROMISES To treat every child as we would our own To treat others as they would like to be treated To turn no child away for any reason We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.
Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Available Days, Evenings and Weekends Available Hours Vary Depending on Position Locations: Emergency Room, Inpatient, Ambulatory Summary: The Social Worker applies Generalist professional social work skills to the psychosocial assessments and interventions of individuals, families, and groups as appropriate to client needs.
Works collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary team in addressing the needs of the patient/family, advocating for inclusion and equity.
Responsibilities: 1.
Conducts psychosocial assessments of the patient/family situation.
2.
Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team and provides Generalist Medical Social work services to patients and their families to improve or maintain social, emotional function and physical health.
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Provides case management for patients with emphasis on issues of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in collaboration with patient and caregivers, medical team, and community partners to provide the most appropriate and comprehensive care.
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Consults and collaborates with community partners.
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Seeks professional social work supervision when appropriate for practice or training.
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Works in conjunction with Social Worker II, assisting with the duties and responsibilities performed by this position, with an emphasis on resource brokerage and referrals to community programs.
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Responds to consults related to screening tools administered to patients.
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Ethical and timely completion of documentation as expected in the context of the department.
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Other duties as required.
Other information: Technical Expertise 1.
Experience with and ability to navigate electronic medical records is preferred.
2.
Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
3.
Experience in healthcare is preferred.
4.
Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
Education and Experience 1.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work from accredited Social Work academic program is required.
2.
Certification: Licensed Social Worker is required.
3.
Years of relevant experience: 6-8 years is preferred.
Pediatric experience is preferred.
4.
Years of experience supervising: n/a 5.
Experience working with culturally diverse individuals is preferred.
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Experience with community resources used by families with children is preferred.
Full Time FTE: 1.
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