Clinical Social Worker
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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 stateoftheart care ensuring optimal patient adjustment throughout their treatment journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide inperson 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 illnessrelated 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.
- 58 years of postclinical licensure experience in a medical setting.
- Licensure for Independent Clinical Social Work Practice (LCSWC 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 problemsolving 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
