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Summary:

To provide direct Social Work services to patients and families who have acute or chronic medical conditions. The Social Worker provides ongoing supportive counseling aimed at maintaining the functional behavior of families. The social worker assesses families for needed assistance with resource procurement that aids the familys efforts in caring for their child in either the ambulatory or inpatient care setting.

Education:

• MSW or MSSW from an accredited school.

• Previous experience in a hospital setting and prior experience working with children and their families preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current Texas License for LMSW.

• Basis Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers required within 30 days of employment and must be maintained per Medical Center Policy, MC 175.

** THIS IS A PRN POSITION**

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.