Pediatric Autism Social Worker

Scope of work

HDVCH Pediatric Autism Clinic Social Worker - LMSW. Plans and prioritizes care for individuals and population of clients, focusing on strategies that will promote optimal health within populations. Provides peer support and role modeling related to the development of life skills and health/wellness. Demonstrates expertise, current knowledge in patient care and management of a caseload of clients of varying complexity and seeks to improve patient, family and health systems/community outcomes through the application of educational concepts/skills and preventive care in a managed care environment.Assesses internal and external referrals to identify patient/significant others’ needs, level of intensity, insurance benefits and other patient resources.

Assess for mental, emotional, behavioral health needs and risk for suicidality.

Partner with patients/families to develop effective coping and treatment self-management skills.

Partner with patients/families to process new diagnosis and provide education to support in this adjustment.

Collaborate with patients in support of behavior change.

Identify barriers to care and work with patient/family/caregiver to develop a plan to address these.  This may include identification of resources including financial, social and emotional.

Identify gaps in care, provide referrals and coordinate care.

Assess and address risk/safety concerns for patients who have a mental illness and/or substance use disorder. 

https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/job/R104924/Social-Worker-Pediatric