Garrett Regional Medical Center is hiring: Clinical Social Worker in Oakland

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Job Responsibilities

Provides social work services to patients, their families, and/or significant others through counseling, emotional support, assisting with environmental needs, crisis intervention, and group leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• For West Virginia Locations: Master's Degree in Social Work or related field; Licenses (LGSW, LCSW, LICSW) through West Virginia Board of Social Work.
• For Ohio Locations: Master's Degree in Social Work or related field; Licenses (LSW, LISW, LISW-S) through Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
• For Maryland Locations: Master's Degree in Social Work or related field; Licenses (LGSW, LCSW, LISW-C) through Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
• For Pennsylvania Locations: Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Case Management.
• For Pennsylvania Locations: Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker through Pennsylvania Department of State.

Experience: Two (2) years' social work experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The following are general responsibilities and may include other duties:

• Provide psychosocial assessments to identify strengths and problems related to diagnosis, illness, treatment, and life situation.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team led by a physician.
• Develop and implement treatment plans using evidence-based interventions, including crisis and solution-focused brief interventions.
• Screen, educate, and provide therapy for various presenting problems, including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and autism spectrum disorders.
• Offer consultative services within scope of care and maintain knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment, and adaptation issues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and serve as a liaison with patients and families.
• Formulate discharge plans starting from admission.
• Coordinate with community agencies to assist patients and families.
• Facilitate group therapy and provide individual therapy as ordered.
• Maintain documentation according to policies and standards.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of standing or sitting. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Work Environment

Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays for inpatient settings. Accommodations available for disabilities.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals.
• Basic computer skills.

Additional Information

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Shift: Exempt

Location: Garrett Regional Medical Center, 69 Wolf Acres Drive, Oakland, Maryland

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, tuition assistance, retirement, paid time off, and wellness programs.

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