Pediatric Social Worker-Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

The Pediatric Social Worker in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics provides psychosocial evaluations, counseling, and support to patients and their families, assisting them in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, or chronic illness. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans, managing crisis interventions, and connecting patients with community resources for post-hospital care. The position also includes completing psychosocial assessments, reporting suspected abuse, and maintaining accurate case records.