Pediatric Behavioral Health Care Manager

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) plan

Life, AD&D, LTD coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center is seeking a Social Worker for the Behavioral Health Care Manager role within the Collaborative Care Model in our Family Services department in Washington, DC. This position focuses on delivering tailored behavioral health treatment, care coordination, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold an MSW, have at least one year of post-MSW experience in a complex medical setting, and be licensed or

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• 1 year post-MSW experience as Social Worker or second year field placement in a complex medical setting required.
• DC licensure at LGSW level or eligibility for DC licensure with proof of pending DC licensure or licensure in another state with DC reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for identified patients and families.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated patient care.
• Facilitate discharge planning with Case Management, nursing, and physicians.
• Advocate for patient and family needs within the hospital system.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

DC LGSW license or eligibility

Education

MSW or equivalent

Job description

Children's National Medical Center is seeking a Social Worker for the Behavioral Health Care Manager role within the Collaborative Care Model in our Family Services department in Washington, DC. This position focuses on delivering tailored behavioral health treatment, care coordination, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold an MSW, have at least one year of post-MSW experience in a complex medical setting, and be licensed or