Clinical Social Worker (Case Management Focus) - LICSW Required - Pediatric Center, DC

POSITION SUMMARY

Social Workers assist all families/caregivers with their adjustment to the health conditions and the hospitalization of those children/teens admitted to the Hospital. He/she also enhance the problem solving and coping capacities of patients and their families, utilizing various treatment modalities. In addition, the social worker links clients with systems that provide them with resources, services and opportunities. Manages the care coordination and discharge planning process for patients through effective communications with the payers and interdisciplinary team.