Social Worker (Evening Shift, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder)

Job Description - Social Worker (Evening Shift, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder) (2400026Q)

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 licensure
• Free monthly CEUs toward license renewals
• Career Advancement via Clinical & Administrative Ladders
• Non-competitive promotion when you obtain LICSW
• 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 is a social work position on the Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) team. The team provides screening, support and referrals to parents and caregivers of infants 6 months and younger cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Emergency Department.

The social worker on the PMAD team partners with the multidisciplinary team members to meet the needs of the parents and caregivers.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

Master's Degree Social Work (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

1 year Post-MSW experience as Social Worker or second year field placement in a complex medical setting (Required)

Required Skills / Knowledge

Excellent 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 Accountabilities

Insures Effective Patient / Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented

• Facilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe.
• Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate.
• Provide follow-up services as appropriate and assess outcome of interventions.
• Document assessment and interventions in the patient’s medical record, in accordance with departmental standards.
• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families.
• Develop a plan for intervention based on assessment.
• Use a 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 ensure 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.

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