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Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:Social WorkSchedule:Full timeHours:40Job Details:The Medical Social Worker is responsible for working in a team structure with the RN Case Manager and other Integrated Care department staff, to effect overall care coordination for the transition of care and complex discharge planning process. Through psychosocial assessment and intervention strategies, is responsible for assisting patients and their families in understanding and learning to cope with illness and disability. Assists families in resolving complex personal and environmental difficulties which interfere with effective social functioning and obtaining maximum benefit from medical care.

Participates as a professional team member in patient care planning along with the hospital and community agency personnel. Provides education and consultation to health care professionals and the community regarding the impact of psychosocial factors. Responsible for the delivery of social work services which are available to the patient, the patient’s family, and other persons significant to the patient, are well organized and directed, and integrated with other units and departments of the hospital and community. This position will collaborate interdepartmentally with all divisions of the hospital, inpatient, ambulatory, and Emergency.

Social Workers provide additional support with onboarding, training, and job shadowing for newer staff and students, participate in the department’s peer mentoring program developing social work skills and complete additional special projects as requested.

Department Specific Job Details:

Experience:

+ 1-2 years working within Healthcare or Hospital preferred

Skills:

+ Professional skills in operating technology and providing customer service.

Schedule:

+ full time, 40 hours, day shift

+ Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

+ serving the inpatient specialty pediatric floors

Education Requirements:

Masters: Social Work (Required)

Certification/License Requirements:

LSW Ohio - Ohio Licensed Social Worker - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!

Our values:

+ We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.

+ We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.

+ We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.

+ We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.

+ We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.

+ We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.