Social Worker for Inpatient Psychiatry/College Hill

About the Divion 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.

Current Available Social Worker Jobs at College Hill/Inpatient Psychiatry

Adolescent Unit: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p Youth Unit: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p Child Unit: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p Float: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p. Locations include College Hill, Lindner Center, Green Township, Norwood, Eastgate. PRN/As Needed Float: 1-2 shifts per week on Days, ideally covering weekends.

 

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

Market Leading Benefits Including*:  

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here. 

• Competitive retirement plans  

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education  

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners  

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions 

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group  

• Physical and mental health wellness programs  

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions 

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type 

 

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We beli