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Clinical Social Worker - Inpatient Peds, Acute Care - Days

VCU Health System
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2027
The purpose of the Clinical Social Worker (MSW) position is to provide both direct patient care to patients and families and assist in the coordination of team delivered services.

The Clinical Social Worker will complete a psychosocial assessment; develop treatment plans that are congruent with the overall health care plan; provide psychosocial intervention; educate patients, their family members, staff and social work students; facilitate compliance with treatment; work with the community to provide needed services; and coordinate discharge planning activities.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia preferred

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED:
CSW Level 2: minimum of one (1) year of clinical social work experience

Experience PREFERRED:
Clinical social work experience in an acute care setting preferred

Education/training REQUIRED:
Master of Social Work Degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:
Initiate patient/family intervention based on self-assessment of service need(s).
Initiate community/facility referrals based on identified patient/family needs.
Initiate consultation with facility staff regarding psychosocial patient/family needs.
Contact the appropriate Social Services Department to report suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation cases.
Develop intervention plans and related interventions with patients/families/significant others.
Initiate education activities with and for facility staff.
Contribute to quality improvement activities through self-analysis of services and needs.
Participate in service area meetings, training, and patient care conferences.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
Eligible LCSW team members may provide clinical supervision to Social Work Supervisees pursuing licensure, on a voluntary basis.

Eligible MSW team members may provide field instruction to current MSW students, on a voluntary basis.


Additional position requirements:
Depending on the unit assignment, may be required to work alternate schedules, weekends and/or holidays, and take call. May be required to work alternate unit assignments, including at other clinical locations.

Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Grade Ranges:

Clinical Social Worker 2: $58,697.60 - $87,942.40
Clinical Social Worker 3: $62,420.80 - $96,740.80

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.


Compensation Grade Ranges:

Clinical Social Worker 2: $58,697.60 - $87,942.40
Clinical Social Worker 3: $62,420.80 - $96,740.80

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.


Days

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Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan

Salary : $58,698 - $96,741

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