Child Protection Crisis Social Worker (LCSW)

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center is seeking a licensed social worker to provide crisis counseling and psychoeducation for abused or neglected children and their families within the hospital's multidisciplinary child protection team.

The role requires a Master’s in social work, LCSW/LICSW, and at least three years working with children and families. Candidates should be bilingual, energetic, and adept at interagency collaboration and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred.
• High energy level and commitment to social welfare and child health advocacy.
• Clinical skill in individual and family crisis intervention.
• Available to law enforcement agencies for consultation and expert testimony.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate use of hospital and community resources for children and families.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis counseling and psychoeducation to victims and families as part of the multidisciplinary child protection team.
• Participate in professional development and community education activities to increase competencies and awareness of child abuse issues.
• Complete medical record documentation, statistics and reports promptly and efficiently.
• Attend team, staff and divisional meetings; participate in clinical case presentations.
• Perform core job duties with flexibility as operational needs require.

Skills

Bilingual

High energy

Crisis intervention

Law enforcement consultation

Resource navigation

Interpersonal skills

Diversity competence

Emotional resilience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Psychiatric assessment

Mental health status assessment

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Children's National Medical Center is seeking a licensed social worker to provide crisis counseling and psychoeducation for abused or neglected children and their families within the hospital's multidisciplinary child protection team.

The role requires a Master’s in social work, LCSW/LICSW, and at least three years working with children and families. Candidates should be bilingual, energetic, and adept at interagency collaboration and crisis intervention.