Job ID83523
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcareexcellence for more than 100 years.Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists,researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future ofchild health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and acelebrated history, we're making new strides every day.We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses CredentialingCenter and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatrichospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & WorldReport.As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families fromall over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals,11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatriccare specialties.Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the bestpossible care to each child and family we treat.That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access,advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with differentidentities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know wecan see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects thediversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diversetalent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help usone day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comesthrough oA career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, andmotivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it'sdifferent.
Job Overview
The Clinical Social Worker I is a licensed clinician that conductspsycho-social assessments and interventions with patients/families andserves as a liaison with multi-disciplinary care team and external communityagencies to implement interventions.
Additional Information
Department Name: Social WorkJob Status: FT 80hrsShift: Friday- Monday (10p-8am)Nights and Weekend Differital
Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in Social WorkExperience: Equivalent of 1 years of full time work experience providingpsycho-social assessment and interventions to patients and families.Licensure(s): Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of Colorado (CO)
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARENeonate - 30 days to 1yrToddlers - >1yr to 3yrsPre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrsSchool age - >5yrs to 13yrsAdolescent - >13yrs to 18yrsAdult - >18yrs to 65yrsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of thefollowing essential functions. These examples do not include all of thefunctions which the employee may be expected to perform.Develops and implements service/treatment interventions that provide avariety of services to meet patient/family needs.Monitors progress, cooperation, and acceptance of services.May serve on department and hospital-wide committees as directed.Develops a therapeutic relationship with the patients and families to assistwith the social, financial, and psychological problems associated withhospitalization and/or outpatient treatment.Develops and maintains relationships with peers within and outside of thedepartment as well as community resources.Conducts initial needs assessment to gather information on thepatient/family's medical, social, and financial history.Serves as a liaison with multi-disciplinary care teams and external communityagencies to identify, implement, and monitor treatment goals.Facilitates staffing, care conferences, etc to coordinate care between thetreatment team.Compiles and prepares case records, rep rts, and documents that complywith state and federal standards in providing case notes, treatment plans,and evaluations.Participate in on call and rotation.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESExhibits knowledge and skills to support in the area of Grief/LossAbility to recognize boundary concerns and the skills to educate others onthat area.Demonstrates knowledge of de-escalation techniques and the abilities toutilize those techniques with families.