Clinical Social Worker I Shift Diff Elig Inpatient Dept Care Management (Sickle Cell Team)

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $15,000

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a skilled clinical social worker to deliver biopsychosocial assessments, psychotherapy, case management, and care planning within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Requires a CSWE-accredited MSW, Maryland LCSW-C licensure, and at least two years of post-master’s experience. Strong collaboration, crisis intervention, and ethical practice are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
• LCSW-C licensure with Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Minimum of two years post-master's social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs biopsychosocial evaluations for individuals, groups, and families.
• Develops discharge/care plans addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
• Provides crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
• Offers education on clinical, psychosocial, and behavioral health issues.

Skills

Clinical social work

Case management

Crisis intervention

Psychotherapy

Counseling

Referral and treatment planning

Evidence-based practice

Collaboration with healthcare team

Ethical practice

Education

Master's degree in Social Work accredited by CSWE

LCSW-C licensure (Maryland)

Minimum two years post-Master's experience

Job description

Job Requirements

This position comes with a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus "This position is funded through a One-year grant and is expected to continue for the duration of the grant period."

General Summary

Independently practices social work and receives general consultation, functioning as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide case management, crisis intervention, biopsychosocial assessment, psychotherapy, counseling, referral, treatment planning, and other clinical social work services within their practice area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Completes biopsychosocial evaluations of emotional, mental disorders, substance use disorders with individuals, groups, and families, may include a diagnosis (as applicable).
• Develops discharge/care plans that are culturally sensitive and address the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of care.
• Recommends conversations about Advance Care Planning to healthcare team.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed care and exhibits proficiency in at least one clinical practice skill or theory.
• Engages in on-going evaluation of patient care plans to evaluate health outcome measures.
• Participates in system-wide and departmental Performance Improvement projects to evaluate program and outcome effectiveness.
• Utilizes best practice and evidenced based approaches to provide case management services.
• Provides referral and linkages that are relevant to the patient's clinical diagnosis.
• Independently diagnoses and treats psychosocial and emotional conditions using evidence supported approaches.
• Independently seeks feedback from others to evaluate own practice to assure ethical practice across the care continuum.
• Provides informal consultations to others regarding clinical recommendations for their practice area.
• Provides education around clinical, psychosocial, emotional and behavioral health issues relevant to patients.
• Utilizes system theory approaches when advocating for patients or practice area.
• May participate in a council and/or a committee within the healthcare system.
• Reviews compliance of clinical documentation within their practice area.
• Completes all specific job tasks within their assigned department as outlined by supervisor.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Social Work accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical) licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Minimum two (2) years of post-Master's experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrate skill in a) clinical social work and/or case management practice areas; b) completing clinical social work functions such as clinical assessment, treatment planning, clinical intervention, case management, psychoeducation, referral, psychotherapy, counseling, diagnosis of mental health disorders, consultation, advocacy; c) effective critical thinking; d) communications both written and oral; and e) age appropriate interpersonal interactions (patients may range from newborn to geriatric adult).
• Ability to a) communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders (i.e. colleagues, medical staff, liaisons, patient, family); b) assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment; c) make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, and ethical standards; d) prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties; e) assist in data analysis, f) demonstrate innovative thinking, integrity, and accountability; and g) act as a model for peers in regard to these skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work Schedule - Day Shift Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm

This position is awarded with a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus along with compensation that is commensurate with experience.