Job Description 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. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named: * Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation * One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work * A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc * One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023 * An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) About Social Services At Cincinnati Children's, our clinical social workers understand that managing any type of illness or hospitalization is a stressful experience. As members on every medical team, the clinical social workers provide ongoing support and counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and connection to community resources. Who We Are The clinical social workers are all licensed professionals who provide specialized expertise on the medical teams. We are guided by our core values which include promotion of self-determination, dignity and respect for all beliefs and cultures, and supporting the strengths of patients and families in their pursuit of health and wellbeing. There are over 150 clinical social workers within the Social Service Division at Cincinnati Children's serving patients and families through their inpatient hospitalization(s) and providing ongoing services in the outpatient settings. What We Do Families and caregivers with children that are coping with a medical condition can experience difficulties and hardships that impact their emotional, social, and financial well-being. Families and caregivers may also find challenges as they navigate through the complex medical system. Our clinical social workers provide comprehensive services to assist patients & families through their journey. The clinical social worker can assist with topics such as: * Emotional support and counseling * Family issues or conflicts * A new diagnosis * Crisis intervention * Care coordination and treatment planning with the medical team * Discharge coordination * Grief, loss, or end of life issues * Safety concerns * Access to community resources * Resources to address financial difficulties About Inpatient Psychiatry The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children's acute crisis units focus on stabilizing patients, most of whom stay an average of three to five days. In total, our hospital has 92 inpatient beds available to serve children and adolescents who are 17 years old and younger, who are experiencing a mental health crisis. To best meet the different needs and ages of the children we care for, we have units that focus on: * Adolescents (12-17) with a mental/behavioral disorder * Youth (8-17) with both a mental/behavioral diagnosis and developmental disability * Young children (2-8) who have a mental/behavioral health diagnosis * Youth with chronic medical conditions in addition to mental health diagnosis Youth admitted for inpatient treatment can participate in various therapeutic and medical treatment programs depending on their personal needs. Their stay can include group therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and chemical dependency education. We are recruiting a SocialApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjgxODM3LjEwNTA4QGNpbmNpbm5hdGljaGlsZHJlbnNjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ