GENERAL SUMMARY
The Hospital Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) Medical Social Worker provides case management services for a multi-disciplinary, hospital-based violence intervention program dedicated to reducing re-injury and mortality rates among youth and adults by providing intentionally injured patients with support during their hospital stay and beyond.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the direction of the HVIP Coordinator, provides hospital and community-based services to patients and families within the CHKD Health System who have experience intentional violent injury.
- Completes a thorough psychosocial assessment to identify the needs of the patient and family members affected by the incident.
- Provides immediate crisis intervention support and counseling.
- Completes mental health evaluations and/or ensures that a referral for mental health support and evaluation is completed.
- Connects patients and families to appropriate community resources and services to address concerns and needs identified in the assessment.
- Administers and tracks the use of crisis funds serving patient victims of violent injury.
- Accompanies victims of violent crime within the hospital, criminal justice system, and other systems as needed to support during appointments and meetings.
- Provides on-going case management and follow-up services to the patient and family for up to one year following the incident.
- Plans and facilitates community activities as needed to promote program awareness and assist in reducing community violence.
- Performs other duties as needed.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related licensed eligible field.
- Course work in case management, advocacy, and family systems preferred.
- Approximately six to twelve months on-the-job social work experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of trauma informed care and practices.
- Strong public speaking skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Patient care environment with travel within the community.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Location: Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters · Medical Social Work
Schedule: Full-Time, Days/Evenings, TBD