Clinical Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Location : Bethesda, MD

Position Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide comprehensive social work services to patients, their families, and caregivers within a hospital and clinical setting.

The role will involve collaboration with medical teams to create safe discharge plans and deliver state-of-the-art care, ensuring optimal patient adjustment throughout their treatment journey.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide in-person social work services to patients and families, offering emotional support, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy (individual, family, and group).
• Collaborate with medical staff to develop treatment and discharge plans for patients with complex medical and psychiatric conditions.
• Identify and provide referrals to a variety of community resources for continuity of care and assist in coordinating external support services.
• Screen research participants for psychosocial risk and provide appropriate referrals to social work staff.
• Perform psychosocial assessments of patients and families to address illness-related factors impacting their care.
• Document patient interactions and clinical findings in medical records.
• Assist in the development of recruitment strategies for research protocols and conduct screenings for potential participants.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, providing insights into the psychosocial factors impacting patient care and protocol compliance.

Minimum Education & Experience :

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• 5-8 years of post-clinical licensure experience in a medical setting.
• Licensure for Independent Clinical Social Work Practice (LCSW-C for MD, LICSW for DC, or LCSW for VA).
• Advanced Clinical License to Practice Independently.
• Medical malpractice insurance at market rateM per occurrence and market rateM aggregate.

Skills & Qualifications :

• Proven ability to coordinate and collaborate with medical teams.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills in family systems therapy, crisis intervention, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Extensive knowledge of mental health, medical, and social services, both locally and nationwide.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and medical documentation systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Resourceful problem-solving skills and a strong customer service focus.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and have the required skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply.