Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join a team dedicated to supporting pediatric patients with diabetes, ranging in age from infancy through young adulthood (0–22 years old). In this role, you will partner closely with an interdisciplinary team of pediatric social workers to provide continuous psychosocial care across both ambulatory and inpatient settings. Your focus will be on case management, psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and family support throughout the patient’s continuum of care.

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Provide intensive case management for a high-volume caseload (50+ patients) focused on pediatric diabetes care. Ensure continuity and coordination across services.

• Psychosocial Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate the psychological, social, and emotional needs of patients and families.

• Psychoeducation & Adjustment Support: Offer education and guidance to families adjusting to a chronic illness. Discuss diagnoses and hospitalizations in a developmentally appropriate way with both patients and their families.

• Care Coordination & Referrals: Identify and connect families with appropriate community resources, including referrals for material assistance such as temporary housing or financial support.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Serve as a vital member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, contributing to care planning and family meetings.

• Crisis Intervention: Provide support in times of crisis, including grief, bereavement, and critical changes in medical condition.

• Family Advocacy: Act as an advocate for children and families to ensure their needs and rights are represented and met within the healthcare system.

• Care Planning: Develop and implement individualized pre- and post-hospitalization care plans.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely case documentation in accordance with institutional standards.

• Promoting Safety: Support efforts to maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients and families.

Qualifications (Must-Have):

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work

• Licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners at the LMSW level or higher

• Experience in a medical or clinical setting

• Strong communication and assessment skills

• Ability to manage a large, diverse caseload effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• LCSW or LICSW licensure

• Prior experience working with pediatric populations

• Familiarity with diabetes care and chronic illness adjustment in children and families

Role Highlights:

• Meaningful Impact: Engage directly with vulnerable pediatric patients and their families, offering life-changing support and education during critical phases of care.

• Collaborative Environment: Work under a clear reporting structure (reporting to Beth) and within a supportive interdisciplinary team.

• Specialized Focus: Gain in-depth experience working specifically with pediatric diabetes, allowing for specialization in a focused area of social work.

• Stable Schedule: Weekday-only position with predictable hours—no weekends or on-call shifts required.

• Reputable Institution: Join a leading healthcare provider known for excellence in pediatric care and professional development opportunities.

• Long-Term Opportunity: The role is open due to retirement, suggesting strong role stability and the potential for a lasting career path within the organization.

  Position Summary:

  We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join a team dedicated to supporting pediatric patients with diabetes, ranging in age from infancy through young adulthood (0–22 years old). In this role, you will partner closely with an interdisciplinary team of pediatric social workers to provide continuous psychosocial care across both ambulatory and inpatient settings. Your focus will be on case management, psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and family support throughout the patient’s continuum of care.

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  Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Provide intensive case management for a high-volume caseload (50+ patients) focused on pediatric diabetes care. Ensure continuity and coordination across services.

• Psychosocial Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate the psychological, social, and emotional needs of patients and families.

• Psychoeducation & Adjustment Support: Offer education and guidance to families adjusting to a chronic illness. Discuss diagnoses and hospitalizations in a developmentally appropriate way with both patients and their families.

• Care Coordination & Referrals: Identify and connect families with appropriate community resources, including referrals for material assistance such as temporary housing or financial support.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Serve as a vital member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, contributing to care planning and family meetings.

• Crisis Intervention: Provide support in times of crisis, including grief, bereavement, and critical changes in medical condition.

• Family Advocacy: Act as an advocate for children and families to ensure their needs and rights are represented and met within the healthcare system.

• Care Planning: Develop and implement individualized pre- and post-hospitalization care plans.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely case documentation in accordance with institutional standards.

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  Qualifications (Must-Have):

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work

• Licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners at the LMSW level or higher

• Experience in a medical or clinical setting

• Strong communication and assessment skills

• Ability to manage a large, diverse caseload effectively

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  Preferred Qualifications:

• LCSW or LICSW licensure

• Prior experience working with pediatric populations

• Familiarity with diabetes care and chronic illness adjustment in children and families

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  Role Highlights:

• Meaningful Impact: Engage directly with vulnerable pediatric patients and their families, offering life-changing support and education during critical phases of care.

• Collaborative Environment: Work under a clear reporting structure (reporting to Beth) and within a supportive interdisciplinary team.

• Specialized Focus: Gain in-depth experience working specifically with pediatric diabetes, allowing for specialization in a focused area of social work.

• Stable Schedule: Weekday-only position with predictable hours—no weekends or on-call shifts required.

• Reputable Institution: Join a leading healthcare provider known for excellence in pediatric care and professional development opportunities.

• Long-Term Opportunity: The role is open due to retirement, suggesting strong role stability and the potential for a lasting career path within the organization.

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• Promoting Safety: Support efforts to maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients and families.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.