El Paso Children's Hospital Corporation El Paso , TX 79910
Posted 1 week ago
Provides social work services to patients and their families: emotional support, counseling, assessment of patient and family needs and referral to community resources. Provides education to patients, families and hospital staff regarding health, safety and psychosocial issues. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and applies principles of family centered care, empowering families and advocating for family needs in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and community resources to effect positive patient and family outcomes.
Required Skills
Knowledgeable of Social Work principles and standard practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality at all times
Knowledgeable of community resources.
Able to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds
Flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change
Demonstrated ability to connect patients and families with appropriate services
Bilingual English/Spanish, culturally sensitive.
Required Experience
Work Experience:
One year professional experience in acute care pediatric hospital, family or children's agency preferred.
Familiarity with resources for children of all ages especially as related to medical services preferred.
License/Registration/Certification:.
Must hold a current Texas Social Work license and be in good standing with the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners
Adherence to the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics.
Education and Training:
Master's Degree in Social Work.
Job Location El Paso, Texas, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular
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El Paso Children's Hospital Corporation