Clinical Psych Social Worker - PRN

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psych Social Worker for a PRN role. This position involves providing crucial psychiatric and psychosocial assessments for children and adolescents in emergency and inpatient settings. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, while also educating staff on psychosocial issues. This role is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of young patients and their families, offering flexible shifts and the opportunity to impact treatment outcomes positively.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required for this position.
• Excellent communication and ability to relate to diverse populations are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents in emergency settings.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists to determine safety and hospitalization needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to relate to diverse patient populations

Time management

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Psych Social Worker - PRN (250000UP)

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.

PRN- Variable- 5 shifts minimum per month

Qualifications

Minimum Education
Master's Degree in Social Work (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Excellent 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 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

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.
• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
• 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.
• Use resources efficiently.
• Search for less costly ways of doing things.
• 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