Part-Time Intake Clinician (Weekends)

Signet Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Malpractice Insurance

CEU Allowances

401K Match

Job summary

Signet Health invites applications for a Weekend Part-Time Intake Health Clinician in Washington, DC. This clinician will assess prospective ED patients for program suitability and provide direct social work services within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, group facilitation, and treatment plan development. Requires DC licensure (LPC/LICSW/LISW) and at least 2 years in behavioral health. Weekend hours: Saturday and Sunday, 3:00pm–11:00pm.

Qualifications

• Two years of behavioral health experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Licensed in Washington, DC as LPC, LICSW or LISW.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate psychiatric assessment process with attending psychiatrists.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and review treatment plans; conduct groups as needed.
• Promote program education with nursing homes and other facilities.
• Maintain contact with referral sources regarding patient status.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

DC license: LPC/LICSW/LISW

Job description

Come work with a talented team! Signet Health manages Behavioral Health Services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC, Washington, DC) and has 2 openings for Weekend Part-Time Intake Health Clinician positions.

Overview:

The Weekend Part-Time Intake Health Clinician will conduct clinical assessments of prospective patients in the Emergency Department (ED) and determine patients’ appropriateness for the program. Also, as needed, this person is responsible for providing direct clinical social work services to patients and their families as a part of the multidisciplinary team with most emphasis on completing Psychosocial Assessments, conducting groups, facilitating marital and/or family therapies, assisting in program development and developing, implementing, and reviewing Treatment Plans on the units.

The days and hours for the positions are as follows: Saturday and Sunday, 3:00pm to 11:00pm.

Signet Health Offers a Wide range of Benefits for its Employees:

• -Competitive Salaries
• -Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• -Generous Paid Time Off
• -Paid Malpractice Insurance
• -CEU Allowances
• -Retirement Savings plans- 401K with employer Match

Major Duties and Essential Functions:

• Coordinates the psychiatric assessment process with the attending psychiatrists.
• Identifies age-appropriate developmental tasks and needs as evidenced in the development of care and the treatment planning sessions.
• Completes Psychosocial Assessments, reviews treatment plans and conducts groups, as needed on the Units.
• Maintains contact with nursing homes, medical-surgical units and other facilities and agencies to promote the program and to provide education regarding services available for their clients/residents.
• Provides ongoing communications with referral sources concerning the status of patients referred into the program.

Requirements/Qualifications

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in behavioral health, facilitating patients' access to community resources and conducting therapeutic groups Adult Inpatient psychiatric and/or substance use experience is preferred.
• Must be flexible to adjust to the needs of a fast-paced environment, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, and display proficient oral/written communication skills.
• Must be currently licensed in Washington, DC as an LPC, LICSW or LISW.

Compensation Information:

Current PRN Rate of Pay:$46.62/Hourly Rate with Additional Weekend differential of $7.00/ Hour.

EOE

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