Children's National Hospital
Social Worker - Hospitalist Teams
Children's National Hospital, 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 weekly supervision towards clinical licensureFree monthly CEUs toward license renewalsCareer Advancement via Clinical & Administrative LaddersNon-competitive promotion when you obtain LICSWParticipation in training the next generation (Social Work Interns)Health/Dental/Vision Insurance & 401k matchResearch, publication, and presentation opportunitiesQualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programPosition Summary
This social work position supports patients admitted to the hospitalist teams and their families. Social work is a member of the multidisciplinary team and provides psychosocial support to patients and their families, collaborating with providers, nurses and case managers for safe and timely discharge.
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 healing environment.
Qualifications:Minimum EducationMaster's Degree Social Work (Required)
Minimum Work Experience1-year post-MSW experience as Social Worker or second year field placement in a complex medical setting (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeExcellent communication skills.Ability to relate to divergent patient populations.Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LGSW-level, be in the licensed applicant status as a new SW graduate with proof of pending DC licensure or licensed in another state with proof of DC licensure at any level.
Functional AccountabilitiesInsures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented
Facilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe.2 Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate.3 Provide follow-up services as appropriate and assesses outcome of interventions.4 Document assessment and interventions in the patient's medical record, in accordance with departmental standards.5 Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families6 Develop plan for intervention based on assessment.7 Use range of communication skills to assist patients, families and staff to address care needs and complex issues.Insures 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 limitsSafety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performanceOrganizational AccountabilitiesContributes to Furthering Professional Environment & Standards
Meet with supervisor for regular supervision, prepare agenda and discuss areas of concern.Participate in Family Service meetings and clinic departmental staff meetings.Meet all departmental requirements for chart recording statistics, and other professional documentation and submits documents in a timely manner.Participate in departmental performance improvement activitiesComplete required continuing education courses to maintain license status.Practice in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics.Organizational Commitment/Identification
Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organizationCommitted to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differencesDemonstrate personal and professional integrityMaintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer Service
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/IdentificationTeamwork/CommunicationPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingCost Management/Financial ResponsibilitySafety
The Children's National social work staff focuses on the psychosocial issues and care coordinator needs of patients and families. Benefits include:Free weekly supervision towards clinical licensureFree monthly CEUs toward license renewalsCareer Advancement via Clinical & Administrative LaddersNon-competitive promotion when you obtain LICSWParticipation in training the next generation (Social Work Interns)Health/Dental/Vision Insurance & 401k matchResearch, publication, and presentation opportunitiesQualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programPosition Summary
This social work position supports patients admitted to the hospitalist teams and their families. Social work is a member of the multidisciplinary team and provides psychosocial support to patients and their families, collaborating with providers, nurses and case managers for safe and timely discharge.
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 healing environment.
Qualifications:Minimum EducationMaster's Degree Social Work (Required)
Minimum Work Experience1-year post-MSW experience as Social Worker or second year field placement in a complex medical setting (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeExcellent communication skills.Ability to relate to divergent patient populations.Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LGSW-level, be in the licensed applicant status as a new SW graduate with proof of pending DC licensure or licensed in another state with proof of DC licensure at any level.
Functional AccountabilitiesInsures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented
Facilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe.2 Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate.3 Provide follow-up services as appropriate and assesses outcome of interventions.4 Document assessment and interventions in the patient's medical record, in accordance with departmental standards.5 Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families6 Develop plan for intervention based on assessment.7 Use range of communication skills to assist patients, families and staff to address care needs and complex issues.Insures 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 limitsSafety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performanceOrganizational AccountabilitiesContributes to Furthering Professional Environment & Standards
Meet with supervisor for regular supervision, prepare agenda and discuss areas of concern.Participate in Family Service meetings and clinic departmental staff meetings.Meet all departmental requirements for chart recording statistics, and other professional documentation and submits documents in a timely manner.Participate in departmental performance improvement activitiesComplete required continuing education courses to maintain license status.Practice in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics.Organizational Commitment/Identification
Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organizationCommitted to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differencesDemonstrate personal and professional integrityMaintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer Service
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/IdentificationTeamwork/CommunicationPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingCost Management/Financial ResponsibilitySafety