PRN Unit Social Worker - Weekend/Evening/Nights-Medstar Washington Hospital Center - Inpatient Psychiatry, Signet Health, Washington, DC


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Washington, DC, US
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PRN Unit Social Worker - Weekend/Evening/Nights-Medstar Washington Hospital Center - Inpatient Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

Come work with a talented team! Signet Health manages the Behavioral Health Services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) and has PRN weekend, evening and nights-Unit Social Worker openings. 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, implementing program development 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 behavioral health, facilitating patients' access to community resources and conducting therapeutic groups Adult Inpatient psychiatric and/or substance use experience is preferred.

    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, LPC or be eligible for endorsement and will consider LGSWs with experience.

    EOE


    Full-time 2024-07-16
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