Medical Social Worker

2 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Rady Children's Hospital Full time
Job Summary:

The Pediatric Social Worker applies principles of Social Work and other behavioral health practices to provide patients and families with assessment, interventions, support, advocacy, and case management as a primary provider and/or as ancillary support to the primary medical provider.

In all departments, practices as a member of multi-disciplinary team, in the provision of clinical intervention and support to patients and families.

The Pediatric Social Worker assesses, develops treatment plans, and intervenes to address the needs identified in the assessment and by the Team.

Utilizes knowledge of culture, age, and developmental stages to develop treatment plans and provide interventions, either as an independent practitioner or as a member of a medical team.

May provide support and debriefing to RCHSD staff following traumatic events. Pediatric Social Worker, as assigned, will provide supervision to Interns and unlicensed staff. May also participate in administrative duties, as assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work
  • 2 years of experience
  • Licensed Social Worker
  • CA Driver's License and Proof of Auto Insurance if working at schools or in Homecare
  • 2 years pediatric professional experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 years of experience
  • Experience in assessment and treatment of children and adolescents
  • Experience in trauma, bereavement, chronic illness, catastrophic diagnosis, family violence, child protection, and bio-ethical issues
  • Experience working in an acute-care hospital setting
  • Certification in Clinical Supervision in the State of California
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices utilized in clinical interventions

Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector.

The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates.

Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.

This posting will remain open from the date posted until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.



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