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Social Worker for Inpatient Psychiatry

Cincinnati Children's
College Hill A, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jan 2026
💰 $63,252/yr

About the role

Available Social Worker Opportunities for Inpatient Psychiatry

  • Full-Time, 32 hours per week, Wednesday-Saturday, Days. (0.8 FTE). Float to all locations: College Hill, Norwood PHP, Green Township PHP, Lindner Center of Hope, and Eastgate.
  • PRN/Stand-By. Looking for Social Worker to cover 1-2 shifts per week. Will cover any and all locations. Day shift. Ideal coverage is on the weekends.

Job Qualification Requirements:

  • Masters degree in Social Work (MSW)
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio
  • Past experience preferred but not required.

What you get as a Social Worker at Cincinnati Children's:

  • Clinical Advancement Program with potential pay increases associated with meeting the competencies for each level: Social Worker II, Social Worker III/Care Manager
  • Multiple opportunities to receive all your CEU
  • Starting pay is $63,252.80 annually as a salaried/exempt employee (1.0 FTE), and can increase based on years of experience post MSW.
  • Benefits begin first day of employment.

About the Division of 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 and/or psychiatric 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 emotional support and counseling, family issues/conflicts, safety concerns, discharge coordination, and access to community resources. These are just some of the things we can do for our patients and families.

About Inpatient Psychiatry, located at the College Hill Campus

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. The units are explained below:

  • Adolescent Unit 4.200 (ages 12-17): Patients with a mental/behavioral disorder
  • Youth Unit 5.400 (ages 8-17) Patients with both a mental/behavioral diagnosis and developmental disability
  • Young Child Unit 5.200 (ages 2-8) Patients 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.


 

Primary Location

College Hill A


 

Schedule

Full time


 

Shift

Day (United States of America)


 

Department

Social Service


 

Employee Status

Regular


 

FTE

1


 

Weekly Hours

40

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. 

Cincinnati Children's is: 

  • Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10

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