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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position
The incumbent in this position is a professional clinical social worker who provides direct services to the patients . These services are related to hospitalization, dealing with illness and post-hospital planning. The incumbent also provides social work consultation, leadership and teaching functions for the patients and their families/significant others as well as for the community. Adheres to NASW Code of Ethics and exemplifies the qualities and values of the social work profession. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides clinical social work services to identified patients and families. This includes outpatient and inpatient services. Includes individual and group counseling regarding the impact of illness and hospitalization.
  • Collaborates with other health care professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Facilitates communication regarding relevant psychosocial issues of patients and families to health care team through recording in medical records (inpatient and outpatient), consultation and participation in relevant meetings.
  • Functions as a coordinating link between patient, family, hospital and community resources to assure continuity of care.
  • Represents social work perspective and serves as department representative to designated Hospital and Transplant Institute committees and community organizations.
  • Participates in orientation, training, and education programs for students as well as physicians, nurses and other health care professionals as required.
  • Assumes responsibility for identifying training needs and locating resources and promoting own professional development.
  • Collaborates with other disciplines in development of new programs that enhance the quality of services to the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute patients and their significant others.
  • Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Coordinator staff and assists Discharge Planning Case Management Staff to facilitate appropriate placement of patients. This may be post hospitalization or when clinical conditions warrant.
  • Actively cooperates as a participant in the Social Work Department, assuming backup-up and on-call responsibilities, committee work, research, QA/QI, and other duties as appropriate.
  • May provide supervision to LGSW-level social workers.
  • Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate for the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • Master's degree of Social Work from an accredited training program required.

      Experience

      • 3-4 years. A minimum of 2 years experience with acute and chronically ill patients required
      • Hospital setting preferable
      • Licenses and Certifications

        • Lic Independent Clin Soc Wrk - LICSW D.C. license required

        Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

        • Clinical social work knowledge and practice skills related to psychosocial aspects of illness.
        • Knowledge of community resources.
        • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
        • Effective interdisciplinary and interpersonal skills for practice and consultation.


        Why MedStar Health?
        At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

        • Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
        • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
        • Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
        • More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

        About MedStar Health
        MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

        MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.


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