This position will serve the role of conducting complete evaluation for all patients/families who are seeking services at ChristianaCare Pediatric behavioral health. Evaluation will include assessment of presenting problem, determining level of care, coordination of initial appointment and care coordination along with other staff members.
Our comprehensive program features a team of professionals that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, therapists and counselors who specialize in caring for children and adolescents with a variety of issues, such as: Anxiety; Autism; Behavioral or developmental problems; Depression; Disorders such as ADHD, learning difficulties; Intellectual disabilities; Psychiatric disorders and Trauma.
Benefits of working at ChristianaCare
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Work in a role that directly impacts the lives of our patients, staff & community!
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Generous PTO, Competitive Pay & Robust Benefits Package.
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403B company match and Tuition Reimbursement
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12 weeks Paid Parental Leave
Qualifications and Licensure:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in outpatient/inpatient pediatric mental health setting
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Conduct a structured, focused psycho-social intake interview with parent or guardian or prospective patient
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Carries a caseload to support patients with continuity of care until services begin internally or in the community
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Weekly meetings with clinical team of psychiatrist to discuss difficult cases/ high acuity patients
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Utilizes independent decision-making skills to triage and refer patients to the appropriate level of care
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Understands and accesses community resources to assist with referrals and disposition of patients, including the ability to seek insurance verification and precertification for all levels of care
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Coordinating with families and staff members to get connected with appropriate resources in the community to start therapeutic services based on the need.
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Collaborates with pediatric case manager to ensure seamless care coordination
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Experience in the intake service line will be ideal.
Assessment skills and knowledge of pediatric diagnoses including Autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities will be an asset.
About ChristianaCare
ChristianaCare is one of the country’s largest health systems, ranking as the 24th leading hospital in the nation and 15th on the East Coast in admissions. Featuring two hospitals with 1,100 beds, ChristianaCare is a not for profit teaching hospital affiliated with Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and recognized as a regional center for excellence in cardiology, cancer and women’s health services.
ChristianaCare was recognized as one of “America’s 100 Best Hospitals” by Healthgrades, selected as one of the Most Wired Hospitals in the US by the American Hospital Association, and ranked by US News & World Report as the #3 ‘Best Hospital’ in the Philadelphia region out of more than 90 hospitals. To learn more click on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZtpU0ib3t8
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