Collaborative care begins with a thorough screening provided to patients during their medical visits. Wayne Pediatrics’ health screening process coupled with confidential conversations between the doctor and patient and/or their family can sometimes provide opportunities to further expand and tailor care with a Wayne Pediatric clinical social worker.

Our social workers are trained to assess and identify needs beyond the physical exam to develop comprehensive intervention plans in partnership with the family. Examples of intervention plans might include:

• Medical follow-up
• Referral to community resources
• Direct referral to a behavioral health program therapist
• And more