Unit Social Worker/Therapist - Medstar Washington Hospital Center - Inpatient Psychiatry
Overview:
Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the behavioral health services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) and has an opening for a Full-time day shift Unit Social Worker/Therapist.
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, assisting in program development and developing, implementing 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 an adult Inpatient psychiatric unit and/or substance use facility and experience facilitating patients' access to community resources and conducting therapeutic groups.
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 or be eligible for endorsement and LGSWs with experience.
Salary Range Information:
$77,482.08 to $94,700.32
EOE