Primary functions:The social worker will be facilitating the adjustment of the patient and family to illness and will help the family and the individual function optimally. These services are provided to assist the family in the best utilization of the health care system and link them with the variety of services necessary to meet their individual needs. The social worker must be knowledgeable of age specific principle of growth and development. The social worker must possess effective communication skill needed to collaborate with all members of the health care team.Essential functions:'Clinical Care Manage complex assessments of the patient/family's bio psychosocial situation establishes goals and periodically re-assesses the pt/family s