MEDSTAR HEALTH
Clinical Social Worker - Part Time
MEDSTAR HEALTH, Washington, Washington, D.C., United States,
General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is looking for
a
Clinical Social Worker
t
o
join
our
team
at MedStar
Georgetown University Hospital
!The Clinical Social Worker is a professional clinical social worker who
provides
direct services to the patients. These services are related to hospitalization, dealing with illness and post-hospital planning.
The incumbent also
provides
social work consultation, leadership and teaching functions for the patients, their families/significant others, and the community.
Adheres to
NASW (National Assoc
iation
of Social Workers)
Code of Ethics and exemplifies the qualities and values of the social work profession. These functions are performed
in accordance with
all applicable laws and regulations and
MedStar
Georgetown's philosophy, policies,
procedures,
and standards.Join
one
of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro
re
gion,
also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next
great career
move!Prima
r
y Duties:Provides
clinical social work services to
identified
patients and families. This includes outpatient and inpatient services. Includes individual and group counseling
regarding
the impact of illness and hospitalization. Collaborates with other health care professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Facilitates communication
regarding
relevant psychosocial issues of patients and families to health care
teams
through recording in medical records (inpatient and outpatient), consultation and participation in relevant meetings.
Functions as a coordinating link between patient, family,
hospital,
and community resources to assure continuity of care.
Represents
social work perspective and serves as department representative to
designated
Hospital and Lombardi Cancer Center committees and community organizations.
Participates in orientation, training, and education programs for students, physicians,
nurses,
and other health care professionals as
required
. Assumes responsibility for
id
entifying
training needs,
locating
resources,
training needs,
locating
resources, a
nd promoting own professional development.
Collaborates with other disciplines in development of
ne
w programs
t
hat enhance the quality of services to the Oncology Patient/Lombardi Cancer Center patient and their significant others. Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Coordinator staff and
as
sists
D
ischarge Planning Case Management Staff to
fa
cilitate
a
p
propriate placement
o
f patients. This may be
po
st-
h
ospitalization or when clinical conditions
wa
rrant
.
Actively cooperates as a participant in the Social Work Department, assuming backup-up and on-call responsibilities, committee work, research, QA/QI, and other duties as
ap
propriate
.
May
pr
ovide
s
upervision to LGSW-level social workers
.
Qualifications:Master’s degree of Social Work from an accredited
trai
ning
program.
2
years' experience
with acute and chronically ill patients
(
Hospital setting preferable
).
Experience with oncology patients
p
referred
.
LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)
D.C (District of Columbia)
license
.
This position has a hiring range of $72758.40 - $123260.80
a
Clinical Social Worker
t
o
join
our
team
at MedStar
Georgetown University Hospital
!The Clinical Social Worker is a professional clinical social worker who
provides
direct services to the patients. These services are related to hospitalization, dealing with illness and post-hospital planning.
The incumbent also
provides
social work consultation, leadership and teaching functions for the patients, their families/significant others, and the community.
Adheres to
NASW (National Assoc
iation
of Social Workers)
Code of Ethics and exemplifies the qualities and values of the social work profession. These functions are performed
in accordance with
all applicable laws and regulations and
MedStar
Georgetown's philosophy, policies,
procedures,
and standards.Join
one
of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro
re
gion,
also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next
great career
move!Prima
r
y Duties:Provides
clinical social work services to
identified
patients and families. This includes outpatient and inpatient services. Includes individual and group counseling
regarding
the impact of illness and hospitalization. Collaborates with other health care professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Facilitates communication
regarding
relevant psychosocial issues of patients and families to health care
teams
through recording in medical records (inpatient and outpatient), consultation and participation in relevant meetings.
Functions as a coordinating link between patient, family,
hospital,
and community resources to assure continuity of care.
Represents
social work perspective and serves as department representative to
designated
Hospital and Lombardi Cancer Center committees and community organizations.
Participates in orientation, training, and education programs for students, physicians,
nurses,
and other health care professionals as
required
. Assumes responsibility for
id
entifying
training needs,
locating
resources,
training needs,
locating
resources, a
nd promoting own professional development.
Collaborates with other disciplines in development of
ne
w programs
t
hat enhance the quality of services to the Oncology Patient/Lombardi Cancer Center patient and their significant others. Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Coordinator staff and
as
sists
D
ischarge Planning Case Management Staff to
fa
cilitate
a
p
propriate placement
o
f patients. This may be
po
st-
h
ospitalization or when clinical conditions
wa
rrant
.
Actively cooperates as a participant in the Social Work Department, assuming backup-up and on-call responsibilities, committee work, research, QA/QI, and other duties as
ap
propriate
.
May
pr
ovide
s
upervision to LGSW-level social workers
.
Qualifications:Master’s degree of Social Work from an accredited
trai
ning
program.
2
years' experience
with acute and chronically ill patients
(
Hospital setting preferable
).
Experience with oncology patients
p
referred
.
LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)
D.C (District of Columbia)
license
.
This position has a hiring range of $72758.40 - $123260.80