Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

LCSW-C to work with Behavioral Health patients in a small voluntary unit.

Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker

Department: Behavioral Health

Employment Type: Full time / Day Shift

Location: Germantown, MD

Position Highlights:

* Competitive pay

* Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)

* Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules

* Advancement: Opportunities to advance within the organization

Description:

* Reporting to the Director Behavioral Health, the Psych Social Worker, under minimal supervision, prepares social histories and evaluations of psychiatric patients psycho social needs based on data obtained in interviews with patients and families.

Responsibilities:

* Prepares social histories and evaluations of psychiatric patients psycho social needs based on data obtained in interviews with patients and families

* Participates in formulating effective treatment and discharge plans

* Counsels patients and families on problems related to current hospitalization, and those anticipated post discharge.

* Focuses on assessing the family's role in current illness and optimizing their contribution to patient's recovery.

What you will need

* Masters Degree in social work

* State of Maryland LCSW or LCSW-C licensure.

* 2 years of experience working with acute psychiatric patients

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Holy Cross Hospital has received the award and achievement of being one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2021 and 2022.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.