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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education

Lead Coordinator Social Work

Mental & Behavioral HealthUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeUnited StatesIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in Social Work or Counseling is required.
  • At least five years of work experience in a related job discipline is required.
  • A current independent Social Work or LPCC license to practice in the State of Ohio is required.
  • Maintain the minimum continuing education required by the State licensing board.
  • Possess sound knowledge of procedures and regulations specific to the assessment and care of infants, children, and adolescents.
  • Comply with Cincinnati Children's and professional standards, applicable policies and procedures, and required training in radiation safety, laboratory safety, bloodborne pathogens, and OSHA.
  • Comply with infection control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate age-specific and culturally inclusive concepts into patient care, considering patients' chronological age and developmental functioning.
  • Identify and advocate for patient, family, and caregiver needs within the healthcare system and community, and act as a liaison between them, the medical team, and outside agencies.
  • Mediate within the medical team on behalf of patients, families, and caregivers as needed, and empower them to problem-solve by exploring care options and alternative plans to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination among healthcare team members while involving patients, families, and caregivers in decision-making to minimize fragmented services.
  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patient and family healthcare needs, strengths, challenges, opportunities, and safety concerns; intervene to reduce risk and report suspected abuse or neglect to legally mandated authorities.
  • Use psychosocial assessments to establish treatment interventions within comprehensive plans of care.
  • Provide psychosocial services identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care, including supportive counseling to improve emotional coping and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with referral sources and healthcare team members, and educate patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members about treatment options.
  • Provide self-management support to high-risk or complex patients and families to build their skills and confidence in managing chronic conditions at home.
  • Provide groups and programs for special populations as needed, offer anticipatory guidance and planning to address psychosocial barriers to discharge, and coordinate and facilitate family-centered care team meetings.
  • Provide crisis assessment and interventions to patients, families, and caregivers with the goal of restoring equilibrium.
  • Develop resource networks, use resources effectively, and act as a resource to peers.
  • Identify needs, develop programs, evaluate outcomes for special populations, and implement changes based on outcomes.
  • Facilitate collaboration with community agencies to enhance investigation and intervention processes.
  • Advocate for patient populations at the hospital, organization, or community level by developing programs and protocols to better meet their needs.
  • Serve as a recognized social work practice expert to the healthcare team and/or community, with an expanded role within the team or division.
  • Provide work direction, leadership, mentoring, and coaching to personnel assigned to the location.
  • Participate in recruitment and selection for candidates who will work at the assigned location.
  • Coordinate clinical staff work schedules and clinical activities, and meet routinely with staff to address their needs and ensure continuity of care.
  • Provide input for each employee's annual performance evaluation at the assigned location.
  • Participate in developing short- and long-term goals for the assigned location and each employee.
  • Act as liaison between school districts and the division, and attend monthly and quarterly school-district meetings involving the role and supervised staff.
  • Ensure clinical practice by clinical staff conforms to local, state, and federal regulations and accrediting standards, and ensure clinical competency.
  • Respond to, document, and analyze complaints associated with therapy services.
  • Protect patient rights relating to informed consent and confidential information, and review information for timeliness, accuracy, availability, and security.
  • Provide services in a manner that is regularly and conveniently available to meet the needs of patients, families, and employees, as determined by department management and the governing body.

About the Company

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center that provides pediatric care across the spectrum—from routine well-child visits to treatment of rare and complex illnesses—and serves as the Department of Pediatrics for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Care is delivered by pediatric specialists in hospital and clinic settings, while researchers and educators translate findings into better treatments and train residents and fellows. It differentiates itself by combining patient care with university-backed pediatric research and education at scale, along with a commitment to equality and an inclusive environment for staff, patients, and families. Its goal is to improve child health by delivering high-quality care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and training the next generation of pediatric professionals.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$18.4M
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Founded
1883

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