Children's National Medical Center
Social Worker II - Full Time
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Join the Social Work team at Children's National Hospital!
The Children's National social work staff focuses on the psychosocial issues and care coordinator needs of patients and families. Benefits include:
Free monthly CEUs toward license renewals
Career Advancement via Clinical & Administrative Ladders
Participation in training the next generation (Social Work Interns)
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance & 401k match
Research, publication, and presentation opportunities
Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will provide support to patients and families admitted to the Kaiser team. The social worker in this position will provide support to the PICU, ED, other inpatient units and ambulatory specialty clinics at Main Campus as needed based on staffing and patient needs. Experience in crisis intervention, grief and bereavement support and de-escalation skills highly desirable. Hospital experience preferred.
The Social Worker II fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives and visitors, provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and based on findings, facilitates interventions. Effectively uses interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflicts and promote a healing environment. Demonstrates leadership and advanced clinical practice by mentoring junior staff, educating social work students and staff, medical/nursing providers on a range of topics that impact patient and family coping, communication, family dynamics, de-escalation and staff coping.
Qualifications
Minimum Education Master's Degree in Social Work (Required)
Minimum Work Experience 3 years post MSW experience (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to divergent patient populations. Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.
Required Licenses and Certifications Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LICSW-level. Must be licensed in MD and/or VA if social work services will be provided in those jurisdictions as part of the job requirements, including telemedicine. (Required) Functional Accountabilities
Ensures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families. Develop plan for intervention based on assessment. Facilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe. Document assessment and interventions in the patient's medical record, in accordance with departmental standards. Ensures Effective Multidisciplinary Communication Established Surrounding Patient/Family
Educate staff about psychosocial issues impacting treatment plans. Organize patient care conferences when complex issues arise. Participate in team meetings to address general and specific patient care issues. Facilitate the discharge planning process by working with Case Management staff, nursing staff, and physicians. Communicate with relevant hospital staff about patient care issues to insure continuity of care. Advocate for patient and family needs within the hospital system. Identifies, Utilizes, and Recommends Appropriate External Resources to Meet Patient/Family needs
Research appropriate resources to assist families to care for their children at home. Share information with relevant agencies, respecting patient/family confidentiality. Maintain positive and effective referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations. Advocate for patient/family needs within the community. Removes Complex Barriers to Achieving Optimal Patient/Family Outcome
Intervene in complex situations involving patient care needs, communication problems, or systems issues. Research appropriate solutions within the hospital or in the community. Mediate conflictual situations, collaborating with other staff as appropriate. Provide assistance to patients, families, and staff, while maintaining respect for boundaries and set appropriate limits Advanced Clinical Practice and Leadership
Precepts staff on patient care documentation standards, provides mentorship and support to newer/junior staff on documentation practices. Provides educational programs for unit staff, social work staff, social work interns on issues such as communication, child abuse, domestic violence, de-escalation techniques, patient/family coping, family dynamics impacting decision making. Serves as a resource for staff in locating community resources in their area of expertise and hard to find resources and supports. Supports and mentors new and junior staff in providing effective social work services by promoting evidenced based practice and implementing improvements with measured outcomes Participates in the education of MSW students in the Children's National field placement program. Participates in the review, revision and implementation of policies, procedures and programs that reflect professional practice standards to achieve hospital and departmental goals. May represent the profession of social work on hospital and/or ad hoc committees and groups. Equal Employment Opportunity Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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Minimum Education Master's Degree in Social Work (Required)
Minimum Work Experience 3 years post MSW experience (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to divergent patient populations. Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.
Required Licenses and Certifications Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LICSW-level. Must be licensed in MD and/or VA if social work services will be provided in those jurisdictions as part of the job requirements, including telemedicine. (Required) Functional Accountabilities
Ensures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families. Develop plan for intervention based on assessment. Facilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe. Document assessment and interventions in the patient's medical record, in accordance with departmental standards. Ensures Effective Multidisciplinary Communication Established Surrounding Patient/Family
Educate staff about psychosocial issues impacting treatment plans. Organize patient care conferences when complex issues arise. Participate in team meetings to address general and specific patient care issues. Facilitate the discharge planning process by working with Case Management staff, nursing staff, and physicians. Communicate with relevant hospital staff about patient care issues to insure continuity of care. Advocate for patient and family needs within the hospital system. Identifies, Utilizes, and Recommends Appropriate External Resources to Meet Patient/Family needs
Research appropriate resources to assist families to care for their children at home. Share information with relevant agencies, respecting patient/family confidentiality. Maintain positive and effective referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations. Advocate for patient/family needs within the community. Removes Complex Barriers to Achieving Optimal Patient/Family Outcome
Intervene in complex situations involving patient care needs, communication problems, or systems issues. Research appropriate solutions within the hospital or in the community. Mediate conflictual situations, collaborating with other staff as appropriate. Provide assistance to patients, families, and staff, while maintaining respect for boundaries and set appropriate limits Advanced Clinical Practice and Leadership
Precepts staff on patient care documentation standards, provides mentorship and support to newer/junior staff on documentation practices. Provides educational programs for unit staff, social work staff, social work interns on issues such as communication, child abuse, domestic violence, de-escalation techniques, patient/family coping, family dynamics impacting decision making. Serves as a resource for staff in locating community resources in their area of expertise and hard to find resources and supports. Supports and mentors new and junior staff in providing effective social work services by promoting evidenced based practice and implementing improvements with measured outcomes Participates in the education of MSW students in the Children's National field placement program. Participates in the review, revision and implementation of policies, procedures and programs that reflect professional practice standards to achieve hospital and departmental goals. May represent the profession of social work on hospital and/or ad hoc committees and groups. Equal Employment Opportunity Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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