Research Social Worker

GW Medical Faculty Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Social Worker for the CHOICE project. The role involves assessing patients' needs, developing care plans, and providing intensive patient navigation to support optimal health post-discharge. Candidates should have a Master's in Social Work and relevant licensure. This position is contingent on grant funding and offers clinical supervision toward LICSW certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in motivational interviewing is required.
• One to two years supporting clients with substance use disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' needs and develop patient-centered plans.
• Provide linkage and connection to wrap-around services.
• Maintain case history records and document client progress.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Summary

Medical Faculty Associates is recruiting for a Social Worker as part of the CHOICE (Continuum of Care in Hospitalized Patients with Opioid Use Disorder and Infectious Complications of Drug Use) project. This social worker will assess patients' needs, develop patient-centered plans, and work with patients to achieve their optimal health post-discharge from the hospital after admission for infectious complications from injecting opioids. The Social Worker will perform motivational interviewing, provide linkage and connection to wrap-around services in accordance with study protocols, offer intensive patient navigation, and follow principles of harm reduction. Clinical supervision is available for components of this work to meet clinical requirements towards achieving LICSW certification, if desired.

Note: This position is contingent on grant funding. The grant is slated to end on 07/26.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Apply theories, knowledge, procedures, methods, and ethics derived from formal education in social work to restore or enhance social functioning through assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and advocacy to maximize the individual's well-being.
2. Assess risk by screening and interviewing clients. Identify and construct service plans that best meet the client's needs and determine the best available resources.
3. Develop plans by identifying programs and services for various client issues involving challenges, change, and crisis.
4. Follow study protocol to provide linkage services, intensive patient navigation, and wrap-around care, including connecting participants to community resources and assisting them in navigating these resources as needed.
5. Maintain case history records and document client progress. Perform chart reviews and generate notes on evaluations, therapy sessions, reports, and other accountability measures.
6. Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities on issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, childcare, and medical care, in accordance with licensure.
7. Perform motivational interviewing related to harm reduction, treatment of substance use disorders, and prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.
8. Provide training, guidance, and support to others in resource utilization.
9. Adhere to research protocols.
10. Participate in regular site-team and multi-site team meetings; be responsive to supervision from off-site central study LICSW.
11. Assist the PI with day-to-day site activities supporting adherence to clinical trial protocols and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are required: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work.

Licensure

Current LGSW, LISW, or LICSW license in the District of Columbia.

Experience

Experience in motivational interviewing is required. One to two years supporting clients with substance use disorders, especially opioid use disorder, is preferred. At least one year of research experience is preferred.

Competencies

Demonstrate knowledge and support of GWMFA’s mission, values, and principles. Follow study protocols and SOPs. Previous experience with community resource linkage, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction principles. Be proactive in self-education and navigating local resources. Exhibit excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. Be familiar with research technology/equipment. Show compassion, patience, integrity, flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and confidentiality.

Other Requirements

None at this time.

Supervision

Received from PGA/Department Manager and Senior Director of Clinical Research Operations. Collaborates with Physician Fellowship/Research Liaisons.

Supervision Exercised

None.

About GW MFA

GW MFA offers comprehensive patient care across 52 specialties, with faculty involved in teaching, research, and clinical practice. It maintains strong ties with The George Washington University, GWUH, and local hospitals, with a focus on community outreach and international clinical endeavors.