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  • Social Worker - PRN - On Call (After Hours & Weekends)

    Childrens National 4.6company rating

    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Minimum Education Master's Degree Social Work (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year post-MSW experience as Social Worker or second year field placement in a complex medical setting (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to divergent patient populations. Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures. Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LGSW-level, be in the licensed applicant status as a new SW graduate with proof of pending DC licensure or licensed in another state with proof of DC licensure at any level. Functional Accountabilities Ensures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented Facilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe. Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate. Provide follow-up services as appropriate and assesses outcome of interventions. Document assessment and interventions in the patient's medical record, in accordance with departmental standards. Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families Develop plan for intervention based on assessment. Use range of communication skills to assist patients, families and staff to address care needs and complex issues. Insures Effective Multidisciplinary Communication Established Surrounding Patient/Family Educate staff about psychosocial issues impacting treatment plans. Organize patient care conferences when complex issues arise. Participate in team meetings to address general and specific patient care issues. Facilitate the discharge planning process by working with Case Management staff, nursing staff, and physicians. Communicate with relevant hospital staff about patient care issues to insure continuity of care. Advocate for patient and family needs within the hospital system. Identifies, Utilizes, and Recommends Appropriate External Resources to Meet Patient/Family needs Research appropriate resources to assist families to care for their children at home. Share information with relevant agencies, respecting patient/family confidentiality. Maintain positive and effective referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations. Advocate for patient/family needs within the community. Removes Complex Barriers to Achieving Optimal Patient/Family Outcome Intervene in complex situations involving patient care needs, communication problems, or systems issues. Research appropriate solutions within the hospital or in the community. Mediate conflictual situations, collaborating with other staff as appropriate. Provide assistance to patients, families, and staff, while maintaining respect for boundaries and set appropriate limits Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities Contributes to Furthering Professional Environment & Standards Meet with supervisor for regular supervision, prepare agenda and discuss areas of concern. Participate in Family Service meetings and clinic departmental staff meetings. Meet all departmental requirements for chart recording statistics, and other professional documentation and submits documents in a timely manner. Participate in departmental performance improvement activities Complete required continuing education courses to maintain license status. Practice in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics. Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences Demonstrate personal and professional integrity Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Teamwork/Communication Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Safety
    $65k-77k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Social Worker II - Part Time (Mon/Tues, Every Other Wed) - NICU

    Childrens National 4.6company rating

    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    The Social Worker II fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives and visitors, provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and based on findings, facilitates interventions. Effectively uses interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflicts and promote a healing environment. Demonstrates leadership and advanced clinical practice by mentoring junior staff, educating social work students and staff, medical/nursing providers on a range of topics that impact patient and family coping, communication, family dynamics, de-escalation and staff coping. This part time social work position supports patients and families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The social workers in the NICU are a vital member of the multidisciplinary team that cares for the patients and families. The social work team in the NICU meets with all families who have a child admitted. The successful candidate should have strong crisis interventions skills, ability to build trusting relationships with a culturally diverse population, competencies in maternal mental health, grief and bereavement support, knowledge of community resources. The work schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday from 8\:30am - 5pm. Minimum Education Master's Degree in Social Work (Required) Minimum Work Experience 3 years post MSW experience (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to divergent patient populations. Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures. Required Licenses and Certifications Ind. Clinical Social Worker Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LICSW-level. Must be licensed in MD and/or VA if social work services will be provided in those jurisdictions as part of the job requirements, including telemedicine. (Required) FUNCTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Ensures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented Facilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe. Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate. Provide follow-up services as appropriate and assesses outcome of interventions. Document assessment and interventions in the patient's medical record, in accordance with departmental standards. Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families. Develop plan for intervention based on assessment. Use range of communication skills to assist patients, families and staff to address care needs and complex issues. Ensures Effective Multidisciplinary Communication Established Surrounding Patient/Family Educate staff about psychosocial issues impacting treatment plans. Organize patient care conferences when complex issues arise. Participate in team meetings to address general and specific patient care issues. Facilitate the discharge planning process by working with Case Management staff, nursing staff, and physicians. Communicate with relevant hospital staff about patient care issues to insure continuity of care. Advocate for patient and family needs within the hospital system. Identifies, Utilizes, and Recommends Appropriate External Resources to Meet Patient/Family needs Research appropriate resources to assist families to care for their children at home. Share information with relevant agencies, respecting patient/family confidentiality. Maintain positive and effective referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations. Advocate for patient/family needs within the community. Removes Complex Barriers to Achieving Optimal Patient/Family Outcome Intervene in complex situations involving patient care needs, communication problems, or systems issues. Research appropriate solutions within the hospital or in the community. Mediate conflictual situations, collaborating with other staff as appropriate. Provide assistance to patients, families, and staff, while maintaining respect for boundaries and set appropriate limits Advanced Clinical Practice and Leadership Precepts staff on patient care documentation standards, provides mentorship and support to newer/junior staff on documentation practices. Provides educational programs for unit staff, social work staff, social work interns on issues such as communication, child abuse, domestic violence, de-escalation techniques, patient/family coping, family dynamics impacting decision making. Serves as a resource for staff in locating community resources in their area of expertise and hard to find resources and supports. Supports and mentors new and junior staff in providing effective social work services by promoting evidenced based practice and implementing improvements with measured outcomes Participates in the education of MSW students in the Children's National field placement program. Participates in the review, revision and implementation of policies, procedures and programs that reflect professional practice standards to achieve hospital and departmental goals. May represent the profession of social work on hospital and/or ad hoc committees and groups. ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
    $65k-77k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Senior Mental Health & Wellness Specialist

    Childrens National 4.6company rating

    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Minimum Education Master's Degree In social work, public health, or a related field (Required) Minimum Work Experience 2 years post graduate experience (Required) Experience with employee wellbeing, specifically in healthcare (preferred) Experience developing and implementing crisis response programs and services, including but not limited to peer support programs (preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Eager to learn and develop competencies in delivering new innovative behavior change approaches Comfort and demonstrated experience with technology tools used to create efficiencies in workflows and track progress Passionate about mental health Independent, open-minded, non-judgmental, compassionate, flexible, good humor Excellent interpersonal skills (communication and listening) Ability to assess organizational culture and contribute to design of wellbeing programs Demonstrated experience managing programs their communications, roll out and maintenance to large employee populations Required Licenses and Certifications Independent Social Worker Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LICSW-level. Must be licensed in MD and/or VA if social work services will be provided in those jurisdictions as part of the job requirements, including telemedicine. (Preferred) CHES or MCHES Upon Hire (Preferred) CTR or CTSS Upon Hire (Preferred) Functional Accountabilities Behavioral Health Lead the coordination of multiple programs and services related to supporting mental health in the workplace, including workplace training on identifying and supporting distress in self and peers, support after critical incidents, and ongoing proactive and reactive outreach and promotion of available resources Provide consultations to supervisors, managers, and Human Resources to identify employee needs and provide, propose, and/or develop proactive and responsive programs and services Coordinate and communicate effectively with Children's National EAP vendor contacts Support critical incidents by coordinating a system level response Deliver trainings on topics related to emotional wellbeing and behavioral health Collaborate with Chaplains to support employee wellbeing Employ evidence-based outcome tracking Refer employee to relevant resources within the employer partner's benefits ecosystem Adhere to standards of service operations, documentation, and privacy at all times Timely data reporting as requested Participate in quality assurance reviews to ensure quality care is provided Comply with relevant employer policies (such as safety and COVID protocols) Promote the onsite and EAP program through onsite meetings with managers, employees, employee resource groups, committees, etc. Program/Project Management Understand organizational culture to guide program design Contribute to overall strategy of wellbeing programs that result in positive mental health changes for employees Advocate for organizational changes that reduce stress, burnout and provide mental health support for employees Collaborate with leadership and/or project sponsors to develop project structure, goals, and guiding principles. Escalates issues impacting the project or program to HR Leadership and/or project sponsors, as appropriate. Communicates project status to sponsors and stakeholders effectively and on a regular basis. Serves as a primary point of contact for project sponsors and other key stakeholders regarding project and project status. Updates and maintains all project plan documents and status reporting. Collaborate with key stakeholders to draft manuscripts and conference proposals to disseminate lessons learned Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
    $46k-59k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Lead Clinical Psych Social Worker

    Childrens National 4.6company rating

    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Minimum Education Master's Degree Must meet qualification for an Advanced Clinical Psychiatric Social Worker (Required) Minimum Work Experience 3 years Clincal setting providing therapy to children and families. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Strong leadership and problem solving skills. Excellent clinical skills working with a variety of patients/families with psychiatric disorders. Demonstrated leadership and management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required Licenses and Certifications Ind. Clinical Social Worker Licensed in District of Columbia. (Required) Functional Accountabilities Clinical Responsibilities Performs direct patient care duties of Advanced Clinical Psychiatric Social Worker as needed Keeps up with evidence based forms of therapy by attendance at seminars, continuing education courses, workshops, etc Meets financial targets and departmental goals for access Information Resources Management Works in conjunction with Clinical Social Work Supervisor in the auditing and evaluation of clinical and administrative documentation of psychiatry social work staff. Identifies areas for improvement Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of Kronos and Taleo Program Liaison Lead the program by being the primary point person. Manage program specific partnerships with various stakeholders including leadership at affiliated institutions. Communicate barriers, challenges and any other issues that affect progress. Program Management/ Coordination Assist in the development of project scope statements, timelines, and deliverables; assign work to team members to assure timely completion of project and on budget. Implement project plans according to schedule in order to achieve desired results. Independently conduct comprehensive data gathering and analysis efforts. Coordinates and schedules appointments, meetings and conferences with other CNMC departments and external customers. Ensures effective operations through selection, training, and orientation of new staff. Provides on-going monitoring, assessment, and feedback of social work group compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Provides clinical supervision to social workers in assigned group/unit based on licensure level. Identifies, reports and problem solves departmental issues or conflicts with patients, families, and staff in collaboration with Clinical Social Work Supervisor Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Are you looking for a change! In addition to comprehensive benefits, Full-time Clinical Psych Social Workers have Free monthly CEUs toward License Renewals thru Rounding Free weekly supervision towards licensure Career Advancement via Clinical & Administrative Ladders Under the direction of the Clinical Social Work Supervisor, the Lead Clinical Psychiatric Social Worker will be responsible for the coordination, monitoring and development of staff as well as oversight of key department functions including patient care, supervision of clinical practice of staff, monitoring of set financial targets for staff, and the administrative duties such as hiring, retaining, and counseling of staff. This position works closely with the Clinical Social Work Supervisor and the Division Chair to meet departmental goals. Evening Shift - 4\:00pm to 12\:30am
    $80k-92k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Clinical Psych Social Worker- PRN

    Childrens National 4.6company rating

    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Minimum Education Master's Degree Social Work (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to diverse patient populations. . Required Licenses and Certifications A minimum Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) (Required) LCSW or LICSW (Preferred) Functional Accountabilities Diagnostic Assessment Able to evaluate patient status including assessing for suicidality/homicidality in conjunction with attending physician Completes social histories and psychosocial assessments for the medical record, on an ongoing basis. Able to appropriately triage patient to correct services Able to display competency when interviewing family members for the purpose of assessment and developing an intervention plan. Multidisciplinary Interventions Educates staff about psychosocial issues impacting patient. Participates in daily rounds for the purposes of treatment planning and discharge. Is a liaison with CFSA social worker to determine additional needs of the children and families and plan for discharge. Plans with the treatment team and utilization management staff the most appropriate discharge plan. Family Therapy Utilizes a theoretical framework for the focus of the family intervention. Able to encourage positive communication among family members Recognizes progress and obstacles towards treatment goals and appropriately intervenes. Documentation Completes required documents of the assessment in a clear, concise, and timely manner . Linkage Services /Case Management Knowledgeable about community resources/ placements for children and families to assist in the attainment of treatment goals. Communicate with outside agencies on the behalf of the patient to ensure continuity of care and treatment progress. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
    $80k-92k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Social Worker PRN

    Childrens National 4.6company rating

    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Social Workers assist all families/caregivers with their adjustment to the health conditions and the hospitalization of those children/teens admitted to the Hospital. He/she also enhance the problem solving and coping capacities of patients and their families, utilizing various treatment modalities. In addition, the social worker links clients with systems that provide them with resources, services and opportunities. Manages the care coordination and discharge planning process for patients through effective communications with the payers and interdisciplinary team. Minimum Education Master's Degree In Social Work (Required) Minimum Work Experience 5 years of social work experience; (Required) 2 years of experience with in-patient neonatal/pediatric ICU, pediatric sub-acute and/or pediatric rehabilitation. (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Good assessment skills. Ability to function independently. Superior time management skills. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Well-developed computer skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and make appropriate decisions to ensure completion of tasks. Knowledge of discharge planning process (e.g. home care and community services). Working knowledge of Medicaid and private insurance procedures. Ability to solve complex problems. Family/child experience preferred. Required Licenses and Certifications Ind. Clinical Social Worker LICSW Licensure from the District of Columbia. (Required) Job Functions Essential job duties: Provides assessment of the psychosocial, environmental, age specific, community resource availability and financial impact of illness on patients and their family system, need for care, response to treatment and adjustment to care. Refers patient/families to appropriate human service resources and follow- up to ascertain need fulfillment, assuming an advocacy role, when indicated, to facilitate holistic care. Resources include financial, health, educational, relief aid and equipment. Participates in the development of the plan of care. Participates in individual case conferences as necessary to facilitate coordination of care and a broader understanding of social and emotional needs. Contribute toward identifying social problems, their severity, and interrelatedness to the medical situation, in addition to assessing family strengths/weaknesses with focus upon methods to alleviate the situation. Documents evaluation, treatment and response to the plan of care in an accurate, complete, clear and timely manner. Provides counseling and emotional support and/or crisis intervention as per professional standards. Communicates patient/family assessment information and service plan to providers and health care team. Provides comprehensive assessment to referrals. Ensures that patient's/family's goals are taken into account when the plan of care is formulated. Is knowledgeable about and locates appropriate community resources to meet needs of patients and families. Serves as a liaison/advocate between patient and community resources, always keeping the patient's best interests foremost. Performs initial assessment of patient/families spiritual needs and requests. Makes appropriate referrals. Assists with the anxiety and stress precipitated by illness, hospitalization, loss, disability, and death by implementing problem solving and supportive care which will work to reduce the patient's and family's emotional discomfort and facilitate adjustment to present life situation. The social worker will interview and assess for potential referral to appropriate entitlement programs and community agencies. Works with patients/families on financial issues as needed. Will coordinate identified billing problems with the Case Manager. Provides terminal care planning and grief counseling to patients, families and staff. Demonstrates broad knowledge of options available and ability to communicate those options in a supportive manner. Coordinates and participates in family meetings. Keeps up-to-date referral information on all human services organizations in the locality and directs the client to the most appropriate agency and services in a timely manner as appropriate. Performs frequent reviews of all inpatients to identify any social service needs. Participates in regularly schedules hospital committee meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings and individual conferences to facilitate coordination of care in the hospitals Social Work Program as appropriate. Adheres to all current professional standards for social workers and Joint Commission standards for social services, and implements appropriate changes in treatment modalities, policies, procedures, and programs as required. Maintains all appropriate documentation in an accurate, complete and timely manner. Attends court hearings and DHS/other administrative review hearings as appropriate. Provides clinical oversight for Social Worker/Social Work student. Schedules clinic and post-discharge follow up appointments. Other job duties: May perform other duties in addition to those outlined in this job description. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Employee Excellence Demonstrates understanding of quality of service and collaborates with co-workers to ensure excellence standard is achieved Innovates through improvement of care and/or efficiency of operational processes. Dedicated to a standard of performance excellence and high quality All In Embraces changes/improvements and actively participates in the implementation of new/improved programs, technology, new equipment, systems and resources that promote quality of care, safety and efficiency Identifies, prioritizes and selects alternative solutions to determine best outcome Action Oriented Maintains a high level of activity/productivity, meeting deadlines and appropriately prioritizing tasks to meet business demands Anticipates problems and attempts to solve before they develop Supervisory Responsibilities None Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Category II\: Job may expose incumbent occasionally or in emergency situations to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens. Protected Health Information Access Level Level IV - Full Access Incumbents in this job may access any protected health information associated to a customer's needs, the service(s) rendered and the position's functions. Working Environment This job operates in a hospital or office environment. Physical Requirements Light Work\: Lifting 25 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Travel Requirements None
    $65k-77k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Social Worker II- Allergy/Immunology, Rheumatology, Long Term Follow Clinics, CCBD

    Childrens National 4.6company rating

    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Minimum Education Master's Degree in Social Work (Required) And Minimum Work Experience 3 years post MSW experience (Required) And Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to divergent patient populations. Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures. Required Licenses and Certifications Ind. Clinical Social Worker Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LICSW-level. Must be licensed in MD and/or VA if social work services will be provided in those jurisdictions as part of the job requirements, including telemedicine. (Required) Functional Accountabilities Ensures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented Facilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe. Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate. Provide follow-up services as appropriate and assesses outcome of interventions. Document assessment and interventions in the patient's medical record, in accordance with departmental standards. Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families. Develop plan for intervention based on assessment. Use range of communication skills to assist patients, families and staff to address care needs and complex issues. Ensures Effective Multidisciplinary Communication Established Surrounding Patient/Family Educate staff about psychosocial issues impacting treatment plans. Organize patient care conferences when complex issues arise. Participate in team meetings to address general and specific patient care issues. Facilitate the discharge planning process by working with Case Management staff, nursing staff, and physicians. Communicate with relevant hospital staff about patient care issues to insure continuity of care. Advocate for patient and family needs within the hospital system. Identifies, Utilizes, and Recommends Appropriate External Resources to Meet Patient/Family needs Research appropriate resources to assist families to care for their children at home. Share information with relevant agencies, respecting patient/family confidentiality. Maintain positive and effective referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations. Advocate for patient/family needs within the community. Removes Complex Barriers to Achieving Optimal Patient/Family Outcome Intervene in complex situations involving patient care needs, communication problems, or systems issues. Research appropriate solutions within the hospital or in the community. Mediate conflictual situations, collaborating with other staff as appropriate. Provide assistance to patients, families, and staff, while maintaining respect for boundaries and set appropriate limits Advanced Clinical Practice and Leadership Precepts staff on patient care documentation standards, provides mentorship and support to newer/junior staff on documentation practices. Provides educational programs for unit staff, social work staff, social work interns on issues such as communication, child abuse, domestic violence, de-escalation techniques, patient/family coping, family dynamics impacting decision making. Serves as a resource for staff in locating community resources in their area of expertise and hard to find resources and supports. Supports and mentors new and junior staff in providing effective social work services by promoting evidenced based practice and implementing improvements with measured outcomes Participates in the education of MSW students in the Children's National field placement program. Participates in the review, revision and implementation of policies, procedures and programs that reflect professional practice standards to achieve hospital and departmental goals. May represent the profession of social work on hospital and/or ad hoc committees and groups. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
    $80k-92k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Social Worker PRN

    Children's National 4.6company rating

    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Social Worker PRN - (240003DE) Description Social Workers assist all families/caregivers with their adjustment to the health conditions and the hospitalization of those children/teens admitted to the Hospital. He/she also enhance the problem solving and coping capacities of patients and their families, utilizing various treatment modalities. In addition, the social worker links clients with systems that provide them with resources, services and opportunities. Manages the care coordination and discharge planning process for patients through effective communications with the payers and interdisciplinary team. Qualifications Minimum EducationMaster's Degree In Social Work (Required) Minimum Work Experience5 years of social work experience; (Required)2 years of experience with in-patient neonatal/pediatric ICU, pediatric sub-acute and/or pediatric rehabilitation. (Preferred) Required Skills/KnowledgeGood assessment skills. Ability to function independently. Superior time management skills. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Well-developed computer skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and make appropriate decisions to ensure completion of tasks. Knowledge of discharge planning process (e. g. home care and community services). Working knowledge of Medicaid and private insurance procedures. Ability to solve complex problems. Family/child experience preferred. Required Licenses and CertificationsInd. Clinical Social Worker LICSW Licensure from the District of Columbia. (Required) Job FunctionsEssential job duties:Provides assessment of the psychosocial, environmental, age specific, community resource availability and financial impact of illness on patients and their family system, need for care, response to treatment and adjustment to care. Refers patient/families to appropriate human service resources and follow- up to ascertain need fulfillment, assuming an advocacy role, when indicated, to facilitate holistic care. Resources include financial, health, educational, relief aid and equipment. Participates in the development of the plan of care. Participates in individual case conferences as necessary to facilitate coordination of care and a broader understanding of social and emotional needs. Contribute toward identifying social problems, their severity, and interrelatedness to the medical situation, in addition to assessing family strengths/weaknesses with focus upon methods to alleviate the situation. Documents evaluation, treatment and response to the plan of care in an accurate, complete, clear and timely manner. Provides counseling and emotional support and/or crisis intervention as per professional standards. Communicates patient/family assessment information and service plan to providers and health care team. Provides comprehensive assessment to referrals. Ensures that patient's/family's goals are taken into account when the plan of care is formulated. Is knowledgeable about and locates appropriate community resources to meet needs of patients and families. Serves as a liaison/advocate between patient and community resources, always keeping the patient's best interests foremost. Performs initial assessment of patient/families spiritual needs and requests. Makes appropriate referrals. Assists with the anxiety and stress precipitated by illness, hospitalization, loss, disability, and death by implementing problem solving and supportive care which will work to reduce the patient's and family's emotional discomfort and facilitate adjustment to present life situation. The social worker will interview and assess for potential referral to appropriate entitlement programs and community agencies. Works with patients/families on financial issues as needed. Will coordinate identified billing problems with the Case Manager. Provides terminal care planning and grief counseling to patients, families and staff. Demonstrates broad knowledge of options available and ability to communicate those options in a supportive manner. Coordinates and participates in family meetings. Keeps up-to-date referral information on all human services organizations in the locality and directs the client to the most appropriate agency and services in a timely manner as appropriate. Performs frequent reviews of all inpatients to identify any social service needs. Participates in regularly schedules hospital committee meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings and individual conferences to facilitate coordination of care in the hospitals Social Work Program as appropriate. Adheres to all current professional standards for social workers and Joint Commission standards for social services, and implements appropriate changes in treatment modalities, policies, procedures, and programs as required. Maintains all appropriate documentation in an accurate, complete and timely manner. Attends court hearings and DHS/other administrative review hearings as appropriate. Provides clinical oversight for Social Worker/Social Work student. Schedules clinic and post-discharge follow up appointments. Other job duties:May perform other duties in addition to those outlined in this job description. Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff) Employee ExcellenceDemonstrates understanding of quality of service and collaborates with co-workers to ensure excellence standard is achieved Innovates through improvement of care and/or efficiency of operational processes. Dedicated to a standard of performance excellence and high quality All In Embraces changes/improvements and actively participates in the implementation of new/improved programs, technology, new equipment, systems and resources that promote quality of care, safety and efficiency Identifies, prioritizes and selects alternative solutions to determine best outcome Action Oriented Maintains a high level of activity/productivity, meeting deadlines and appropriately prioritizing tasks to meet business demands Anticipates problems and attempts to solve before they develop Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneBlood Borne Pathogen ExposureCategory II: Job may expose incumbent occasionally or in emergency situations to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens. Protected Health Information Access LevelLevel IV - Full Access Incumbents in this job may access any protected health information associated to a customer's needs, the service(s) rendered and the position's functions. Working EnvironmentThis job operates in a hospital or office environment. Physical RequirementsLight Work: Lifting 25 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Travel RequirementsNone Primary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations: Rehab and Specialized Care 1731 Bunker Hill Road NE Washington 20017Job: Allied HealthOrganization: HSC Pediatric CenterPosition Status: R (Regular) - O - PRNShift: VariableWork Schedule: 8-5pmJob Posting: Aug 13, 2025, 9:28:41 PMFull-Time Salary Range: 64188. 8 - 106995. 2
    $65k-77k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7h ago
  • Lead Clinical Psych Social Worker

    Children's National 4.6company rating

    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Lead Clinical Psych Social Worker - (230000WJ) Description Are you looking for a change! In addition to comprehensive benefits, Full-time Clinical Psych Social Workers have Free monthly CEUs toward License Renewals thru Rounding Free weekly supervision towards licensure Career Advancement via Clinical & Administrative Ladders Under the direction of the Clinical Social Work Supervisor, the Lead Clinical Psychiatric Social Worker will be responsible for the coordination, monitoring and development of staff as well as oversight of key department functions including patient care, supervision of clinical practice of staff, monitoring of set financial targets for staff, and the administrative duties such as hiring, retaining, and counseling of staff. This position works closely with the Clinical Social Work Supervisor and the Division Chair to meet departmental goals. Evening Shift - 4:00pm to 12:30am Qualifications Minimum EducationMaster's Degree Must meet qualification for an Advanced Clinical Psychiatric Social Worker (Required) Minimum Work Experience3 years Clincal setting providing therapy to children and families. (Required) Required Skills/KnowledgeStrong leadership and problem solving skills.Excellent clinical skills working with a variety of patients/families with psychiatric disorders.Demonstrated leadership and management skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Required Licenses and CertificationsInd. Clinical Social Worker Licensed in District of Columbia. (Required) Functional AccountabilitiesClinical Responsibilities Performs direct patient care duties of Advanced Clinical Psychiatric Social Worker as needed Keeps up with evidence based forms of therapy by attendance at seminars, continuing education courses, workshops, etc Meets financial targets and departmental goals for access Information Resources ManagementWorks in conjunction with Clinical Social Work Supervisor in the auditing and evaluation of clinical and administrative documentation of psychiatry social work staff. Identifies areas for improvement Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of Kronos and Taleo Program LiaisonLead the program by being the primary point person.Manage program specific partnerships with various stakeholders including leadership at affiliated institutions.Communicate barriers, challenges and any other issues that affect progress.Program Management/ CoordinationAssist in the development of project scope statements, timelines, and deliverables; assign work to team members to assure timely completion of project and on budget. Implement project plans according to schedule in order to achieve desired results. Independently conduct comprehensive data gathering and analysis efforts. Coordinates and schedules appointments, meetings and conferences with other CNMC departments and external customers. Ensures effective operations through selection, training, and orientation of new staff. Provides on-going monitoring, assessment, and feedback of social work group compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Provides clinical supervision to social workers in assigned group/unit based on licensure level. Identifies, reports and problem solves departmental issues or conflicts with patients, families, and staff in collaboration with Clinical Social Work Supervisor Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job: Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization: Ctr Neuroscience & Behav MedPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: EveningWork Schedule: 4:00pm-12:30amJob Posting: Aug 15, 2025, 3:37:39 PMFull-Time Salary Range: 75566.4 - 125944
    $80k-92k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7h ago
  • Ad Clin Psych Social Worker- 20 hours weekly

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    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Ad Clin Psych Social Worker- 20 hours weekly - (220002G8) Description Are you seeking a change? Join tour Team! PT Advanced Clinical Psych Social Workers are eligible for: Career Advancement via Clinical & Administrative Ladders Non Competitive Promotion when obtain LICSW Responsible for independent clinical practice, providing individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their parents. Provides evaluation and assessment of children/adolescents mental health needs including psychiatric diagnoses and treatment recommendations. Provides referrals for services as indicated. Provides collaborative consultation to the Attending psychiatrist regarding the child/adolescent functioning and progress. Qualifications Minimum EducationMaster's Degree (Required) Minimum Work Experience3 years (Required) Required Skills/KnowledgeAbility to diagnose and provide evidence based interventions to children, adolescents, and parents.Required Licenses and CertificationsInd. Clinical Social Worker (Required) Functional AccountabilitiesDiagnostic AssessmentFormulates diagnoses for patients with acute or chronic mental health disorders. Diagnostically interprets data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interviews. Provides risk assessments for dangerousness to self and others. Individual PsychotherapyProvides crisis stabilization and crisis management Is able to form a therapeutic alliance with patients from a variety of diverse backgrounds Able to use a variety of therapeutic tools and evidence based treatment modalities Monitors and provides feeback to treatment team psychiatrist on any reported impacts of psychotropic medication on patient's functioning and mental status Completes required electronic documentation in a clear, concise, and timely manner Continuously updates professional knowledge of current treatment techniques and research through attendance at seminars, continuing education courses, workshops, etc Family PsychotherapyUtilizes a theoretical framework for the focus of the family intervention Able to encourage positive communication among family members Recognizes progress and obstacles towards treatment goals and appropriately intervenes Group PsychotherapyAble to screen potential group members for appropriateness of group therapy Able to express the goals of the group Utilizes a theoretical framework for the workings of the group Recognizes individual's progress/lack of progress in the group setting and appropriately intervenes. Crisis/Linkage ServicesAble to provide crisis intervention skills to highly distressed children and families Able to assess for safety Knowledgeable of community resources/supports for children and families to assist in the attainment of the treatment goals. Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job: Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization: Ctr Neuroscience & Behav MedPosition Status: R (Regular) - PT - Part-TimeShift: DayWork Schedule: 20 hours per week Job Posting: Dec 9, 2024, 8:59:18 PMFull-Time Salary Range: 69659.2 - 116084.8
    $65k-77k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7h ago
  • Clinical Psych Social Worker- Evening

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    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Clinical Psych Social Worker- Evening - (25000303) Description Responsible for social work practice under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker, providing psychiatric and/or psychosocial assessments to children and adolescents who present in the Emergency Room and/or Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. Provides, under supervision, evaluation and assessment using DSM V criteria to determine risk and need for hospitalization and/or case disposition. Provides collaborative consultation to meet diagnostic and treatment needs. Obtains medical consultation from the psychiatrist on call to determine case disposition. Psychiatric social worker with either a LGSW or LICSW will provide safety assessments in the ED of children and adolescents with mental health problems. In concert with the Attending Psychiatrist, will determine if the child/adolescent is safe to go home or needs hospitalization. Evening - 5 weekday evening shifts per month 6pm-12:30am Qualifications Minimum EducationMaster's Degree Social Work (Required) Required Skills/KnowledgeExcellent communication skills. Ability to relate to diverse patient populations. Time and attendance are vital for this position. Required Licenses and Certifications A minimum Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) (Required) LCSW or LICSW (Preferred) Functional AccountabilitiesDiagnostic AssessmentAble to evaluate patient status including assessing for suicidality/homicidality in conjunction with attending physician Completes social histories and psychosocial assessments for the medical record, on an ongoing basis. Able to appropriately triage patient to correct services Able to display competency when interviewing family members for the purpose of assessment and developing an intervention plan. Multidisciplinary InterventionsEducates staff about psychosocial issues impacting patient. Participates in daily rounds for the purposes of treatment planning and discharge. Is a liaison with CFSA social worker to determine additional needs of the children and families and plan for discharge. Plans with the treatment team and utilization management staff the most appropriate discharge plan. Family TherapyUtilizes a theoretical framework for the focus of the family intervention. Able to encourage positive communication among family members Recognizes progress and obstacles towards treatment goals and appropriately intervenes. DocumentationCompletes required documents of the assessment in a clear, concise, and timely manner . Linkage Services /Case ManagementKnowledgeable about community resources/ placements for children and families to assist in the attainment of treatment goals. Communicate with outside agencies on the behalf of the patient to ensure continuity of care and treatment progress. Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job: Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization: Ctr Neuroscience & Behav MedPosition Status: R (Regular) - O - PRNShift: EveningWork Schedule: 5 weekday evening shifts per month 6pm-12:30amJob Posting: Nov 14, 2025, 8:09:06 PMFull-Time Salary Range: 64188. 8 - 106995. 2
    $80k-92k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7h ago
  • Social Worker II - Part Time (Mon/Tues, Every Other Wed) - NICU

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    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Social Worker II - Part Time (Mon/Tues, Every Other Wed) - NICU - (250002AX) Description The Social Worker II fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives and visitors, provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and based on findings, facilitates interventions. Effectively uses interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflicts and promote a healing environment. Demonstrates leadership and advanced clinical practice by mentoring junior staff, educating social work students and staff, medical/nursing providers on a range of topics that impact patient and family coping, communication, family dynamics, de-escalation and staff coping. This part time social work position supports patients and families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The social workers in the NICU are a vital member of the multidisciplinary team that cares for the patients and families. The social work team in the NICU meets with all families who have a child admitted. The successful candidate should have strong crisis interventions skills, ability to build trusting relationships with a culturally diverse population, competencies in maternal mental health, grief and bereavement support, knowledge of community resources. The work schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday from 8:30am - 5pm. Qualifications Minimum EducationMaster's Degree in Social Work (Required) Minimum Work Experience3 years post MSW experience (Required) Required Skills/KnowledgeExcellent communication skills. Ability to relate to divergent patient populations. Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures. Required Licenses and CertificationsInd. Clinical Social Worker Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LICSW-level. Must be licensed in MD and/or VA if social work services will be provided in those jurisdictions as part of the job requirements, including telemedicine. (Required) FUNCTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIESEnsures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and DocumentedFacilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe. Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate. Provide follow-up services as appropriate and assesses outcome of interventions. Document assessment and interventions in the patient's medical record, in accordance with departmental standards. Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families. Develop plan for intervention based on assessment. Use range of communication skills to assist patients, families and staff to address care needs and complex issues. Ensures Effective Multidisciplinary Communication Established Surrounding Patient/FamilyEducate staff about psychosocial issues impacting treatment plans. Organize patient care conferences when complex issues arise. Participate in team meetings to address general and specific patient care issues. Facilitate the discharge planning process by working with Case Management staff, nursing staff, and physicians. Communicate with relevant hospital staff about patient care issues to insure continuity of care. Advocate for patient and family needs within the hospital system. Identifies, Utilizes, and Recommends Appropriate External Resources to Meet Patient/Family needs Research appropriate resources to assist families to care for their children at home. Share information with relevant agencies, respecting patient/family confidentiality. Maintain positive and effective referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations. Advocate for patient/family needs within the community. Removes Complex Barriers to Achieving Optimal Patient/Family OutcomeIntervene in complex situations involving patient care needs, communication problems, or systems issues. Research appropriate solutions within the hospital or in the community. Mediate conflictual situations, collaborating with other staff as appropriate. Provide assistance to patients, families, and staff, while maintaining respect for boundaries and set appropriate limits Advanced Clinical Practice and LeadershipPrecepts staff on patient care documentation standards, provides mentorship and support to newer/junior staff on documentation practices. Provides educational programs for unit staff, social work staff, social work interns on issues such as communication, child abuse, domestic violence, de-escalation techniques, patient/family coping, family dynamics impacting decision making. Serves as a resource for staff in locating community resources in their area of expertise and hard to find resources and supports. Supports and mentors new and junior staff in providing effective social work services by promoting evidenced based practice and implementing improvements with measured outcomes Participates in the education of MSW students in the Children's National field placement program. Participates in the review, revision and implementation of policies, procedures and programs that reflect professional practice standards to achieve hospital and departmental goals. May represent the profession of social work on hospital and/or ad hoc committees and groups. ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIESOrganizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job: Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization: Patient ServicesPosition Status: R (Regular) - PT - Part-TimeShift: DayWork Schedule: Mon, Tue, every other Wed 8:30-5Job Posting: Sep 8, 2025, 2:47:20 PMFull-Time Salary Range: 69659. 2 - 116084. 8
    $65k-77k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7h ago
  • Clinical Psych Social Worker- 20 hourly weekly

    Children's National 4.6company rating

    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Clinical Psych Social Worker- 20 hourly weekly - (230001NZ) Description Second Career Seeking ! Looking for an Opportunity to Support Adolescents! In addition to comprehensive benefits, Part-Time Clinical Psych Social Workers have : Career Advancement via Clinical & Administrative Ladders Responsible for social work practice under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker, providing psychiatric and/or psychosocial assessments to children and adolescents who present in the Emergency Room and/or Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. Provides, under supervision, evaluation and assessment using DSM V criteria to determine risk and need for hospitalization and/or case disposition. Provides collaborative consultation to meet diagnostic and treatment needs. Obtains medical consultation from the psychiatrist on call to determine case disposition. Schedule is every weekend Saturday and Sunday. Qualifications Minimum EducationMaster's Degree Social Work (Required) Required Skills/KnowledgeExcellent communication skills.Ability to relate to diverse patient populations.Time and attendance are vital for this position.Required Licenses and Certifications A minimum Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) (Required) LCSW or LICSW (Preferred) Functional AccountabilitiesDiagnostic AssessmentAble to evaluate patient status including assessing for suicidality/homicidality in conjunction with attending physician Completes social histories and psychosocial assessments for the medical record, on an ongoing basis. Able to appropriately triage patient to correct services Able to display competency when interviewing family members for the purpose of assessment and developing an intervention plan. Multidisciplinary InterventionsEducates staff about psychosocial issues impacting patient. Participates in daily rounds for the purposes of treatment planning and discharge. Is a liaison with CFSA social worker to determine additional needs of the children and families and plan for discharge. Plans with the treatment team and utilization management staff the most appropriate discharge plan. Family TherapyUtilizes a theoretical framework for the focus of the family intervention.Able to encourage positive communication among family members Recognizes progress and obstacles towards treatment goals and appropriately intervenes.DocumentationCompletes required documents of the assessment in a clear, concise, and timely manner . Linkage Services /Case ManagementKnowledgeable about community resources/ placements for children and families to assist in the attainment of treatment goals. Communicate with outside agencies on the behalf of the patient to ensure continuity of care and treatment progress. Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job: Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization: Ctr Neuroscience & Behav MedPosition Status: R (Regular) - PT - Part-TimeShift: DayWork Schedule: Saturdays and SundaysJob Posting: Jul 16, 2025, 11:55:21 PMFull-Time Salary Range: 59155.2 - 98571.2
    $80k-92k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7h ago
  • Social Worker II- Allergy/Immunology, Rheumatology, Long Term Follow Clinics, CCBD

    Children's National Medical Center 4.6company rating

    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    The Social Worker II fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives and visitors, provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and based on findings, facilitates interventions. Effectively uses interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflicts and promote a healing environment. Demonstrates leadership and advanced clinical practice by mentoring junior staff, educating social work students and staff, medical/nursing providers on a range of topics that impact patient and family coping, communication, family dynamics, de-escalation and staff coping. Minimum Education Master's Degree in Social Work (Required) And Minimum Work Experience 3 years post MSW experience (Required) And Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to divergent patient populations. Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures. Required Licenses and Certifications Ind. Clinical Social Worker Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LICSW-level. Must be licensed in MD and/or VA if social work services will be provided in those jurisdictions as part of the job requirements, including telemedicine. (Required) Functional Accountabilities Ensures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented * Facilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe. * Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate. * Provide follow-up services as appropriate and assesses outcome of interventions. * Document assessment and interventions in the patient's medical record, in accordance with departmental standards. * Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families. * Develop plan for intervention based on assessment. * Use range of communication skills to assist patients, families and staff to address care needs and complex issues. Ensures Effective Multidisciplinary Communication Established Surrounding Patient/Family * Educate staff about psychosocial issues impacting treatment plans. * Organize patient care conferences when complex issues arise. * Participate in team meetings to address general and specific patient care issues. * Facilitate the discharge planning process by working with Case Management staff, nursing staff, and physicians. * Communicate with relevant hospital staff about patient care issues to insure continuity of care. * Advocate for patient and family needs within the hospital system. Identifies, Utilizes, and Recommends Appropriate External Resources to Meet Patient/Family needs * Research appropriate resources to assist families to care for their children at home. * Share information with relevant agencies, respecting patient/family confidentiality. * Maintain positive and effective referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations. * Advocate for patient/family needs within the community. Removes Complex Barriers to Achieving Optimal Patient/Family Outcome * Intervene in complex situations involving patient care needs, communication problems, or systems issues. * Research appropriate solutions within the hospital or in the community. * Mediate conflictual situations, collaborating with other staff as appropriate. * Provide assistance to patients, families, and staff, while maintaining respect for boundaries and set appropriate limits Advanced Clinical Practice and Leadership * Precepts staff on patient care documentation standards, provides mentorship and support to newer/junior staff on documentation practices. * Provides educational programs for unit staff, social work staff, social work interns on issues such as communication, child abuse, domestic violence, de-escalation techniques, patient/family coping, family dynamics impacting decision making. * Serves as a resource for staff in locating community resources in their area of expertise and hard to find resources and supports. * Supports and mentors new and junior staff in providing effective social work services by promoting evidenced based practice and implementing improvements with measured outcomes * Participates in the education of MSW students in the Children's National field placement program. * Participates in the review, revision and implementation of policies, procedures and programs that reflect professional practice standards to achieve hospital and departmental goals. * May represent the profession of social work on hospital and/or ad hoc committees and groups. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification * Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication * Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior * Partner with all team members to achieve goals * Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving * Contribute to a positive work environment * Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change * Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes * Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility * Use resources efficiently * Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety * Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance * Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation * Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation * Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication * Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers * Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
    $80k-92k yearly est. 54d ago
  • Advanced Clinical Psychiatric Social Worker- Weekend- 20 hours weekly

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    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Responsible for independent clinical practice, providing individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their parents. Provides evaluation and assessment of children/adolescents mental health needs including psychiatric diagnoses and treatment recommendations. Provides referrals for services as indicated. Provides collaborative consultation to the Attending psychiatrist regarding the child/adolescent functioning and progress. Weekend and Part-Time, benefit- eligible and - 20 hours weekly; 8am to 6\:30pm Minimum Education Master's Degree (Required) Minimum Work Experience 3 years (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Ability to diagnose and provide evidence based interventions to children, adolescents, and parents. Required Licenses and Certifications Ind. Clinical Social Worker (Required) Functional Accountabilities Diagnostic Assessment Formulates diagnoses for patients with acute or chronic mental health disorders. Diagnostically interprets data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interviews. Provides risk assessments for dangerousness to self and others. Individual Psychotherapy Provides crisis stabilization and crisis management Is able to form a therapeutic alliance with patients from a variety of diverse backgrounds Able to use a variety of therapeutic tools and evidence based treatment modalities Monitors and provides feeback to treatment team psychiatrist on any reported impacts of psychotropic medication on patient's functioning and mental status Completes required electronic documentation in a clear, concise, and timely manner Continuously updates professional knowledge of current treatment techniques and research through attendance at seminars, continuing education courses, workshops, etc Family Psychotherapy Utilizes a theoretical framework for the focus of the family intervention Able to encourage positive communication among family members Recognizes progress and obstacles towards treatment goals and appropriately intervenes Group Psychotherapy Able to screen potential group members for appropriateness of group therapy Able to express the goals of the group Utilizes a theoretical framework for the workings of the group Recognizes individual's progress/lack of progress in the group setting and appropriately intervenes. Crisis/Linkage Services Able to provide crisis intervention skills to highly distressed children and families Able to assess for safety Knowledgeable of community resources/supports for children and families to assist in the attainment of the treatment goals. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
    $79k-93k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Advanced Clinical Psychiatric Social Worker- Weekend- 20 hours weekly

    Children's National 4.6company rating

    Social worker job at Children's National Medical Center

    Advanced Clinical Psychiatric Social Worker- Weekend- 20 hours weekly - (250001GG) Description Responsible for independent clinical practice, providing individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their parents. Provides evaluation and assessment of children/adolescents mental health needs including psychiatric diagnoses and treatment recommendations. Provides referrals for services as indicated. Provides collaborative consultation to the Attending psychiatrist regarding the child/adolescent functioning and progress. Weekend and Part-Time, benefit- eligible and - 20 hours weekly; 8am to 6:30pm Qualifications Minimum EducationMaster's Degree (Required) Minimum Work Experience3 years (Required) Required Skills/KnowledgeAbility to diagnose and provide evidence based interventions to children, adolescents, and parents.Required Licenses and CertificationsInd. Clinical Social Worker (Required) Functional AccountabilitiesDiagnostic AssessmentFormulates diagnoses for patients with acute or chronic mental health disorders. Diagnostically interprets data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interviews. Provides risk assessments for dangerousness to self and others. Individual PsychotherapyProvides crisis stabilization and crisis management Is able to form a therapeutic alliance with patients from a variety of diverse backgrounds Able to use a variety of therapeutic tools and evidence based treatment modalities Monitors and provides feeback to treatment team psychiatrist on any reported impacts of psychotropic medication on patient's functioning and mental status Completes required electronic documentation in a clear, concise, and timely manner Continuously updates professional knowledge of current treatment techniques and research through attendance at seminars, continuing education courses, workshops, etc Family PsychotherapyUtilizes a theoretical framework for the focus of the family intervention Able to encourage positive communication among family members Recognizes progress and obstacles towards treatment goals and appropriately intervenes Group PsychotherapyAble to screen potential group members for appropriateness of group therapy Able to express the goals of the group Utilizes a theoretical framework for the workings of the group Recognizes individual's progress/lack of progress in the group setting and appropriately intervenes. Crisis/Linkage ServicesAble to provide crisis intervention skills to highly distressed children and families Able to assess for safety Knowledgeable of community resources/supports for children and families to assist in the attainment of the treatment goals. Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job: Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization: Ctr Neuroscience & Behav MedPosition Status: R (Regular) - PT - Part-TimeShift: WeekendWork Schedule: Sat & Sun 8am-6:30pmJob Posting: Jun 6, 2025, 9:21:09 PMFull-Time Salary Range: 75566.4 - 125944
    $79k-93k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7h ago

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