I. Primary Function: The social worker will be facilitating the adjustment of the patient and family to the 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 principles of growth and development. The social worker must possess effective communication skills needed to collaborate with all members of the health care team.II. Essential Functions:Clinical Care Manage complex assessments of the patient/family's bio psychosocial situation establ