Pediatric Psychosocial Specialist | MSW Position Available In Duval, Florida

Pediatric Psychosocial Specialist | MSW Alivia Care Jacksonville, FL Community Hospice and Palliative Care, a leading non-profit healthcare organization specializing in end-of-life healthcare, is hiring a Pediatric Psychosocial Specialist to join our growing team. Offering a competitive salary and benefits, generous PTO, and retirement options, Community Hospice provides a supportive work environment to grow your professional career. Under the direction of the PedsCare Director or Pediatric Psychosocial Coordinator, the Psychosocial Specialist acts as part of the Pediatric interdisciplinary care team managing the psychosocial needs of a caseload of patients and their families. ​

Position Details:

Job Location:

Home Health and Hospitals, primarily located in Duval County and surrounding areas

Days/Hours:

Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm; occasional evening and/or weekend hours (flex schedule) depending on child’s availability

Compensation:

$58,000 – $60,000 annual, plus all paid driving mileage; full benefits package including 23 days annual

PTO Qualifications:

Masters in Social Work (MSW) required

Responsibilities:

The Specialist coordinates psychosocial interventions and referrals, including needs assessment, supportive counseling, networking, resource procurement. The Specialist contributes to the smooth functioning of services, attends the Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) and advocates for patient/family needs the team and community at large. Assess patient/family needs regarding social services, including risk factors assessment, and offer recommendations. Links patients and families to appropriate community resources and informal networks. Provides individual and/or family casework, supportive counseling, and crisis intervention as needed. Arranges/coordinates and supports any change in level of patient care. Records progress notes and documents psychosocial needs. Completes necessary paperwork/documentation according to organizational policies. Builds, develops and maintains relationships with area social workers, discharge planners and community agency staff in order to network and facilitate referrals of patients. Completes psychosocial component of the comprehensive assessment per organizational timelines. Completes ICT Bereavement Assessments as needed. Assess the need for more formal mental health intervention for patients/families and make appropriate referrals according to organizational policy. Provides support and assistance to team by sharing information and expertise in psychosocial areas, i.e., family dynamics, formal resources available, treatment with IDG staff individually about particular client needs/situations. Attends in-service trainings, workshops, conferences, agency and departmental meetings. Conducts Explanation of Services Visit and obtain consents, as needed. Participate in sharing information with other professionals through membership in organizations such as NASW or NHPCO. Develops and maintains relationships with area professionals, discharge planners and community agency staff in or to network and facilitate referrals of patients. Conducts Psychosocial Risk Assessments, per organizational standards, as indicated/assigned. Acts as an advocate for patient/families right to self-determination. Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work and three (3) years direct service experience, LCSW preferred. Pediatric and family experience preferred. Experience in supportive counseling in group and individual settings, and/or direct service with clients and their families in health care setting, experience in provision of case management service. Other Current state of Florida driver’s license with driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier and reliable transportation. Successfully passing a Level II AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration) Background Screening required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$58,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Home Health Hospice & Palliative Medicine Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

On the road