What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) position at Nemours?
Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for our Multi-Specialty Pediatric Practice. Primary Responsibilities :
- Responsible for assisting the patient and family in adjusting to the child's diagnosis and treatment plan and helping the patient and family to function optimally throughout the treatment process.
- Assists the family in maximizing utilization of the health care system and links them with the appropriate services necessary to meet their needs.
- Provides leadership and facilitation of support groups for various patient populations and will provide social work interventions dependent on the patient's age, the problem / situation and its severity.
- Serves as the psychosocial leader on the treatment team, providing a comprehensive psychosocial assessment and recommendations for assigned patients.
- Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary colleagues involved either directly or indirectly with the case and treatment of patients and their families.
- Collaborates with community organizations and businesses including schools, parent groups, non-profit organizations and financial institutions regarding childhood illnesses and their impact on patients and families. Qualifications :
- Advanced degree and licensure LCSW.
- Pediatric and / or healthcare experience preferred
