Primary Location
Location T Department
Behavioral Med-Clin Psychology Shift
Day (United States of America) Schedule
Part time Weekly Hours
24 FTE
0.6 Employee Status
Regular
Position Overview
Join our team in the Mason area in a flexible 0.6 FTE position working 24 hours per week .
Schedule
24 hours per week / 0.6 FTE
Flexible scheduling options
Hours may be completed through a combination of full 8-hour shifts and shorter part-time days
Saturday hours are available as an option but are not required
Mason-area location
Job Responsibilities
Psychosocial Assessment
Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments of complex patient and family situations.
Use advanced interviewing and therapeutic intervention skills to identify challenges, safety concerns, and appropriate interventions.
Assess concerns related to abuse, neglect, and other safety risk factors and report concerns to legally mandated authorities when required.
Develop appropriate treatment plans and maintain accurate, clear documentation.
Resource Management
Identify and prioritize interventions while helping patients and families overcome barriers to care.
Connect patients and families with financial assistance, community resources, specialized equipment, and other support services.
Develop strong resource networks and provide accurate, real-time information about available services.
Advocate for patients and families at the hospital, organizational, and community levels.
Help patients and families recognize progress and identify when changes to the treatment plan may be needed.
Psychosocial Interventions
Provide psychosocial services based on the patient's comprehensive plan of care.
Provide supportive counseling to strengthen emotional coping and adherence to treatment plans.
Partner with patients, families, caregivers, referral sources, and healthcare team members.
Educate patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals about evidence-based treatment options.
Support high-risk and complex patients and families in developing the skills and confidence needed to manage chronic conditions at home.
Identify psychosocial barriers to discharge and use anticipatory guidance and planning to address them.
Initiate and facilitate family-centered care team meetings.
Provide assessment and crisis intervention with a focus on prevention and positive outcomes.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Partner across the healthcare team to promote patient and family well-being.
Serve as a liaison between patients, families, caregivers, the medical team, and outside agencies.
Advocate for patients and families and assist with conflict resolution when needed.
Help patients and families explore care options and alternative plans to achieve desired outcomes.
Support effective communication and coordination across the healthcare team while keeping patients and families involved in decision-making.
Collaboration & Leadership
Help patients and families safely transition to the most appropriate next level of care.
Maintain strong knowledge of community and healthcare resources and develop effective resource networks.
Serve as a resource to healthcare professionals and students on the psychosocial aspects of care.
Create professional growth and learning opportunities for others.
Contribute to improvements within the division, team, and organization.
Model behaviors that support a positive and collaborative work environment.
Job Qualifications
Master's degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
5+ years of experience in a related discipline
Current LPCC or LISW license
About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
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