Clinical Social Worker

Are you a passionate and experienced Clinical Social Worker looking to make a real difference?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced medical setting and enjoy collaborating with a team to deliver exceptional patient care? Then we want to hear from you.

"Job Title - Clinical Social Worker
Location - Bethesda, Maryland

Weekly Hours - FT: 30-40 hours per week

Overall Position Summary

This position is committed to providing comprehensive state-of-the-art in person social work services to patients, their caregivers, families and to consult/collaborate with other projects and protocols within the clinical / hospital setting.

Min Education

• Master's

Certifications & Licenses

• Licensure for Independent Clinical Social Work Practice
• Accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) degree
• Medical malpractice insurance (at the rate of market rateM per occurrence and market rateM aggregate)
• Medical/Clinical Social Work
• Advanced Clinical License to Practice Independently
• LCSW-C for MD, and LICSW for DC or an LCSW for VA
• Credentialing process must result in Tier III level of independent social work practice.

Skills

• Must be able to obtain approval for social work clinical privileges through the Clinical Center Social Work credentialing process.
• Social Work experience in a medical setting, coordinating and collaborating with medical team to create safe discharge plans
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, professional knowledge of and specialized experience in the theories, ethical principles and practices of clinical social work including family systems therapy, crisis intervention, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral interventions to diagnose and treat patients.
• Knowledge of mental health, medical, and social services available in the metropolitan community and throughout the United States and worldwide to provide educational services and consultation.
• Knowledge of the complexities of state and local bureaucracies to assist patients make optimal use of local resources.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage competing priorities. Resourcefulness in problem solving.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Proficiency with MS Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively in orally and in writing to ensure documentation and transfer of information is done professionally and proficiently.
• Ability to apply systems theory and work tactfully and cooperatively at all levels to provide effective consultation to patients, customers, internal and external organizations/collaborators, and staff

Software

• Medical Documentation Systems

Field of Study

• Social Work

Statement of Work Details

• Assists in coordinating and planning programs to meet the social and emotional needs of patients and patient's families.
• Screens patients for protocol and clinical trail participation.
• Assists in administering and scoring of clinical interviews and assessments.
• Documents assessments in medical records.
• Coordinates patient and family care with clinical center staff."

If you are a licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong commitment to patient care, we encourage you to apply