Nationwide Children's Hospital·Columbus, Ohio
Provides outcome-focused diagnostic and therapeutic social work services to patients and families within a Cerebral Palsy program. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to improve social, emotional, and physical health while providing staff training on psychosocial issues.
30pm.
This social worker is a member of a passionate multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for pediatric and adult patients in the Cerebral Palsy program. As a valued & highly utilized member of the team, responsibilities include assessment & intervention for barriers to care, acute safety concerns, transition-to-adulthood planning,patient and family coping/stress,and general support as families navigate the healthcare and community systems. Additional responsibilities and opportunities include attending interdisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, research, and program development.
Job Description: Summary:
Provides developmentally appropriate, outcome-focused diagnostic and therapeutic service to patients and families in accordance with the scope of practice as defined in Chapter 4757 of the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4757.01 et seq. Practices professional social work and promotes advocacy in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics for Social Work and maintains a current Ohio Social Work license.
Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team and provides Clinical Medical Social Work services to patients and their families to improve or maintain social, emotional, functional and physical health.
Provides consultation, education, and training to staff regarding psychosocial issues that impact the delivery of optimal health care services.
Participates in the development and delivery of education, research and continuous quality improvement.
MSW, required.
LSW, required.
LISW, preferred.
Certifications: (not specified)
Skills: (not specified)
2 years clinical social work experience, preferred.
Audible speech, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Market context
In Ohio, clinical medical social work roles in cerebral palsy programs are typically driven by ongoing demand for coordinated patient and family support in pediatric and rehabilitation settings. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer an MSW, an LSW, and clinical experience, with LISW status strengthening a candidate’s profile. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of interdisciplinary care and family advocacy.
