Medical Social Worker NON-EXE in Norfolk, Virginia at Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for assisting patients with biopsychosocial problems resulting from acute or chronic illness, disability and/or trauma. The Medical Social Worker completes comprehensive assessment with patients and/or caregivers to obtain psychosocial history and develop individualized treatment plan. Provides support, resources, and case management services. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to implement treatment plan and provides follow up as necessary. Functions in an on-call capacity as necessary to meet the needs of the department and organization. Reports to the Medical Social Work Manager.

None required.

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related licensed eligible field.

Course work in case management, advocacy, and family systems preferred.

Approximately six to twelve months on-the-job experience preferred.

Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles in Medical Tower II: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services registry search.

Inpatient hospital with little exposure to dust, temperature and the like.