Psych Social Worker II, Pediatric Center, Christiana Hospital in Newark

ChristianaCare's Medical Group is looking to hire a Full-Time Psych Social Worker II to support the Pediatrics Center at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE.

The Senior Psych Social Worker will assist patients and families to define social, emotional and environmental needs and to enable them to recognize/utilize available resources to resolve needs by providing a full spectrum of social work service. In addition, they will be responsible for the coordination of care, family therapy sessions, group therapy sessions, individual therapy sessions, safety planning, discharge planning, admission biopsychosocials, timely transmission of transition records, compliance with federal and state mandates for aftercare planning, treatment team, and support with involuntary commitments including court hearing.

Work Schedule: Mondays to Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm

No weekends or holidays

Why You’ll Love Working at ChristianaCare

Comprehensive, First‑Day Health Coverage

Comprehensive first‑day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage. Enjoy low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (in‑office or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.

Generous Paid Time Off

Enjoy 32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.

Tuition Reimbursement for Career Growth

Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.

Grow Your Family with Confidence

We’re here to support every step of your journey to parenthood—whatever that looks like for you. From advanced fertility care through Progyny to free maternity education and support, plus up to $5,000 in adoption assistance, our benefits are designed to help you build your family with confidence and care.

Paid Parental Leave

Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.

Retirement Planning & Financial Well-Being

Access two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service. Plus, take advantage of free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.

Key Responsibilities

Works with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team to safely and expeditiously return the patient to the appropriate post-acute setting.

Gathers and assesses information regarding the patient’s physical needs, mental status, family support system, financial resources and available community and governmental resources.

Provides factual information based on current knowledge which may assist the patient/family in coping with the disease. Provides specific information on how to communicate with physicians and other Christiana Care staff so as to better utilize the system’s resources.

Provides information about resources and options available in the community. Provides information concerning the availability and limitations of resources. Provides information on use of Christiana Care Health System. Describes the process of social work intervention at Christiana Care.

Represents patient/family by intervening, negotiating and promoting their concerns. Problems requiring advocacy may include individual and class inequities or inadequate and non-existent Christiana Care and/or community resources, i. e., insurance benefits, housing, etc.

Maintains pertinent and timely documentation in patient’s medical charts and departmental records. Accurately maintains required departmental statistical data. Collects and maintains specific information required for performance improvement indicators and research projects.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of related work experience.
• Delaware Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.

At ChristianaCare, we are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care.

Feel free to apply and come join us at ChristianaCare!

Hourly Pay Range: $30.95 - $49.52

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Nov 30, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit careers.christianacare.org