Pediatric Social Worker MSW at Dartmouth Health

OverviewProvides assessment support information and referral advocacy services and other resource assistance to patients and their caregivers directly or through consultation within a multi-disciplinary outpatient team.SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE: $7500*CONDITIONS APPLYResponsibilitiesProvides support to pediatric patients and families in an outpatient clinic setting as part of a multidisciplinary team to help address psychosocial needs within the context of the patients medical care.Completes psychosocial assessments of pediatric patients and families to assess current supports strengths areas of need and barriers to accessing care.Coordinates and connects patients and their caregivers with community resources to address/meet identified needs. Serves as a link between the medical team and the patients community/natural supports.Assists caregivers in adapting to difficult and complicated dispositions involving complex care needs multiple agencies/providers and linkage to resources in the community.Provides consultation assessment referral and coordination in cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.Organizes support groups provides psychoeducational materials and opportunities for patients and their caregivers based on their individual medical needs.Documents objective concise and pertinent clinical information in the medical record.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsMasters Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.Social work experience in an acute home care or ambulatory setting preferred.Strong organizational skills verbal and written communications skills.Sound decision making and judgment.Time management skills.Negotiation skills.Proven ability to deal with conflict resolution.Comfortable with basic computer skills.Required Licensure/CertificationsNone Key Skills Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1