Pediatric Social Worker - Lewisburg, United States - Robert C. Byrd Clinic

Description

The Robert C. Byrd Clinic, on the campus of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, is seeking a full-time Licensed Pediatric Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW).

Position Purpose:

Provide direct social work services in a clinical setting, focusing on patient advocacy, supportive counseling, and coordination of care. Educate patients, parents, clinic staff, and medical students about the psychosocial aspects impacting care and resources available to meet their needs. Identify resources which can assist with basic and medical needs of patients.

Position Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a Council of Social Work Education accredited program.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver compassionate care to patients and families.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, nursing staff, and external organizations.
• Strong communication skills, bother verbal and written, with a keen ability to listen attentively.
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent organizational abilities.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of MSW-level experience required.
• Previous experience in a medical setting preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: Current State WV license to practice as an LCSW or LICSW.

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Supervises: Non-supervisory

Job Requirements:

• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Serve as a client advocate, coordinating necessary services and resolving crisis situations.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive list of available behavioral health services and community resources for at-risk families, covering all ages and insurance types.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team at RCBC (i.e., Social Workers, Pharmacist, etc.) to connect patients to relevant programs and resources.
• Attend resource fairs to identify community resources for children and caregivers.
• Maintain access to coupon programs for infant formulas, medications, and medical equipment.
• Assist parents of children with special health conditions in completing the "WV Children with Special Healthcare Needs" application and accessing additional resources.
• Participate in the Multidisciplinary Investigation Team for Greenbrier County.
• Serve as a primary resource for various pediatric needs, including psychological education testing for homeschooling patients, as well as testing and diagnostics for patients with autism symptoms.
• Assist parents with acquiring and applying for insurance as necessary for at risk populations.
• Collaborate with local support systems to enhance service distribution.
• Monitor patients facing school truancy, homebound status, and verification of doctor excuses.
• Provide resources and support to grandparents and other caregivers regarding their legal rights, assisting with necessary documentation for patient charts.
• Connect families who are providing foster care for clinic patients with required resources.
• Facilitate agency referrals including WIC, CPS, Mountain Heart, Communities in Schools, etc.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client treatment records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, employer paid long-term disability, retirement savings and match plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Qualifying employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• On-campus workout facility that features a regulation basketball court, cardiovascular machines, resistance machines, weights, lockers, and shower facilities
• Collegial team based work environment
• Opportunity for a balanced professional and personal life

All employees are required to adhere to RCBC's high standards of customer service excellence.

This position is a grant-funded position and as such is subject to the ongoing funding of the position.

Disclaimer:

Job descriptions are not intended and do not create employment contracts. RCBC maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. All job descriptions have been reviewed in an attempt to illustrate the jobs functions and basic duties, in addition to 'peripheral tasks' or that could generally be considered 'other duties as assigned.' In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Requirements, experiences, qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position.

The Robert C. Byrd Clinic (RCBC) is a Rural Health Clinic accredited by the NCQA as a Patient-Centered Medical Home - Level 3. RCBC, located in historic Lewisburg, WV, offers Quality Healthcare...Close to Home.

We are located on the campus of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). As a comprehensive not-for-profit health care organization, we are committed to providing quality primary health care to the residents of the greater Greenbrier Valley and surrounding areas. In addition to serving the local communities, RCBC serves as a primary clinical training site for WVSOM students, interns, and residents. We offer a wide range of primary care services, including medical acupuncture, diabetic education, acute care, family medicine, psychology, internal medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, pediatric medicine, proctology, mental health, and radiology.

Employment at RCBC is contingent upon the timely and successful completion of a post-offer drug screen, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service's I-9 form, and background investigation including but not limited to whether you have been sanctioned or excluded from participating in any Medicare, Medicaid, or other government-funded programs. RCBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.