Pediatric ED Mental Health Social Worker

10100 Children's Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long‑‑%t

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks a Clinical Social Worker to perform psychiatric and psychosocial assessments for children and adolescents in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. Under supervision, you will conduct DSM V-based evaluations, assess safety risks, coordinate with the on-call psychiatrist, and help determine disposition and discharge planning.

The role emphasizes family engagement, collaboration with the treatment team, thorough documentation,

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• LGSW required; LCSW or LICSW preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to relate to diverse patient populations; punctuality is vital.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient status and assess suicidality/homicidality with attending physician.
• Triages patients to correct services and documents psychosocial assessments.
• Interacts with family members to inform intervention planning.
• Educates staff on psychosocial issues and participates in treatment rounds.
• Links patients to community resources and coordinates discharge planning.
• Maintain clear, timely documentation and contribute to safety oversight.

Skills

Communication skills

Diversity sensitivity

Attendance & punctuality

Education

Master's Degree - Social Work

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks a Clinical Social Worker to perform psychiatric and psychosocial assessments for children and adolescents in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. Under supervision, you will conduct DSM V-based evaluations, assess safety risks, coordinate with the on-call psychiatrist, and help determine disposition and discharge planning.

The role emphasizes family engagement, collaboration with the treatment team, thorough documentation,