Clinical Psych Social Worker -PRN- Evening Shift

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading healthcare institution, where you will play a vital role in providing psychiatric and psychosocial assessments to children and adolescents. In this position, you will work under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker, ensuring comprehensive evaluations and collaborative treatment planning. Your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes and facilitating effective care transitions. This role offers the opportunity to engage with diverse populations, apply your skills in a supportive environment, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work is mandatory for this position.
• Excellent communication skills are crucial for interacting with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments in the Emergency Room and Inpatient Psychiatry Unit.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for treatment planning and discharge.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to relate to diverse patient populations

Punctuality

Attendance

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

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 in the Emergency Room and/or Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. Provides evaluation and assessment using DSM V criteria to determine risk and need for hospitalization and/or case disposition. Offers collaborative consultation to meet diagnostic and treatment needs. Obtains medical consultation from the on-call psychiatrist to determine case disposition.

PRN - Evening Shift - M-F 6pm-12:00am

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Master's Degree in Social Work (Required)
• Required Skills/Knowledge: Excellent communication skills, ability to relate to diverse patient populations, punctuality and attendance.
• Required Licenses and Certifications: Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) required; LCSW or LICSW preferred.

Functional Accountabilities

Diagnostic Assessment

• Evaluate patient status, including assessment for suicidality/homicidality with attending physician.
• Complete social histories and psychosocial assessments for medical records.
• Triaging patients to appropriate services.
• Interview family members to develop assessment and intervention plans.

Multidisciplinary Interventions

• Educate staff on psychosocial issues impacting patients.
• Participate in daily rounds for treatment planning and discharge.
• Coordinate with CFSA social workers to identify additional needs and plan discharges.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and utilization management for discharge planning.

Family Therapy

• Apply theoretical frameworks to family interventions.
• Encourage positive communication among family members.
• Recognize progress and obstacles, intervening accordingly.

Documentation

• Complete assessment documentation clearly and promptly.

Linkage Services / Case Management

• Be knowledgeable about community resources and placements.
• Communicate with outside agencies to ensure continuity of care.

Organizational Accountabilities

• Customer Service: Anticipate and respond to customer needs, follow up until needs are met.
• Teamwork/Communication: Demonstrate collaboration, respect, and open communication.
• Performance Improvement: Contribute to a positive environment, be flexible, and seek process improvements.
• Cost Management: Use resources efficiently, seek cost-effective solutions.
• Safety: Promote safety, verify information, and act to resolve unsafe situations.