What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker (LISW) or Clinical Counselor (LPCC, Bridge Clinic position at Children's Hospital Medical Center?
Job Description At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal : to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named :
- Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
- One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
- A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
- One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
- An LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) This position on the Bridge team, a part of the Psychiatric Intake and Response Center (PIRC), allows for an alternative option to the emergency room and provides multi-disciplinary care, and direct connection for the family to the appropriate level of care- even if inpatient hospitalization is not needed. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Psychosocial Assessment- Performs psychosocial assessments taking into consideration family, social, and medical history. Maintains current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnosis. Report suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities for investigations. Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
- Resource Support- Collaboration with the health care team in the development of a treatment plan and assisting in the identification of appropriate resources to support the interventions. Collaboration with patient / family / caregivers to identify appropriate resources to support the needed interventions Maintain fluent knowledge of internal and external resources. Provide real time accurate information to patient / family / caregiver for resources for which they are eligible. Provide condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information. Evaluates effectiveness of clinical interventions and make changes as needed.
- Psychosocial Interventions- Provide psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care. Provides supportive counseling with the goal of improving emotional coping and adherence to the treatment plan. Education of the patient / family / caregiver and members of the health care team about treatment options. Provide self-management support to high risk / complex patients / families to increase their skills and confidence to manage their chronic care conditions at home. Provide groups and programs for special populations as needed. Provide anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce or eliminate psychosocial barriers to discharge. Coordinate and facilitate family centered care team meetings. Provide crisis assessment and interventions to patients / families / caregivers with the goal of restoring equilibrium. Collaborate with referral sources and health care team members.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration- Working for system improvement, promoting patient / family / caregiver well-being. Identify and advocate for the needs of the patient / families / caregivers within the healthcare system and community. Act as a liaison between the patient / family / caregiver within the medical team and outside agencies. Act as the mediator as needed with in the medical team on behalf of the patient / family / caregiver. Empower the patient / family / caregiver to problem-solve by exploring options of care when available and alternative plans, when necessary, to achieve desired outcomes. Facilitate communication and coordination between members of the health care team while invoApply here :
