Social Worker - Bilingual: Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego, ranked by Parent Magazine as one of the 25 best children's hospitals in the country, has embarked upon one of the most amazing and ambitious new projects in our 55-year history - a new Patient Care Pavilion scheduled to open in the Fall of 2010.

As the region's only pediatric trauma center and the only area hospital dedicated solely to pediatric care, we are committed to creating a stronger future for children in San Diego and everywhere.

Join Rady Children's and reach new heights in your career!

JOB SUMMARY:

Social Worker - Bilingual

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Social Worker is expected to apply social work principles and practices, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as independently to assess the needs of referred children and families. Intervenes in a culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate manner in situations such as observing community violence, impact of trauma on patients and families, family violence, child abuse and neglect, etc., using a variety of treatment modalities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

California License as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Experience working in a medical setting

Experience working with multi-ethnic populations

Experience working with a pediatric population

EOE/M/F/D/V

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Social Worker is expected to apply social work principles and practices, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as independently to assess the needs of referred children and families. Intervenes in a culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate manner in situations such as observing community violence, impact of trauma on patients and families, family violence, child abuse and neglect, etc., using a variety of treatment modalities. In addition works with a variety of funding sources of clients. Ability to assume a leadership role in supervising unlicensed staff and interns if requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

LCSW or MFT licensure

Two years experience in treating children who have experienced traumatic events and their and non-offending parents

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Eligible to be included on Managed Care Panels

Bilingual Spanish- English required - For those who meet this specific requirement, this position is eligible for some Relocation costs, Sign on Bonus and Referral bonus.

EOEM/F/D/V