Come work with a talented team! Signet Health manages the Behavioral Health Services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) and has PRN weekend, evening and nights-Unit Social Worker openings .
This person is responsible for providing direct clinical social work services to patients and their families as a part of the multidisciplinary team with most emphasis on completing Psychosocial Assessments, conducting groups, facilitating marital and / or family therapies, implementing program development and reviewing Treatment Plans.
- Maintains contact with nursing homes, medical-surgical units and other facilities and agencies to promote the program and to provide education regarding services available for their patients.
- Provides ongoing communications with referral sources concerning the status of patients referred into the program.
- Participates in agency-wide training programs and in-services.
- Provides quality and timely clinical documentation, per Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies’ requirements.
- Proficiency in interpersonal communication and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience and skill in treating patients with various types and presentations of psychiatric / behavioral health disorders.
- Proficiency in conducting psychosocial assessments.
- Proficiency in developing interdisciplinary treatment plans.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience in behavioral health, facilitating patients' access to community resources and conducting therapeutic groups Adult Inpatient psychiatric and / or substance use experience is preferred.
Must be flexible to adjust to the needs of a fast-paced environment, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, and display proficient oral / written communication skills.
Strong preference given to candidates with LICSW, LPC or be eligible for endorsement and will consider LGSWs with experience.
Salary Range :
$46.62 Flat Hourly Rate for PRN Work