Clinical Psych Social Worker - PRN

Children's National Hospital

6d • $31 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s National offers psychiatric evaluation and assessment, as well as diagnosis and care for children and teens with behavioral symptoms, and emotional and developmental disorders. This role involves a psychiatric social worker with either a LGSW or LICSW providing safety assessment in the ED of children and adolescents with mental health problems. In concert with the Attending Psychiatrist, the social worker will determine if the child/adolescent is safe to go home or needs hospitalization. This is a PRN position requiring a minimum of 5 shifts per month.

Requirements

• Master's Degree -Social Work (Required)
• A minimum Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) (Required)
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to relate to diverse patient populations.
• Time and attendance are vital for this position.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW or LICSW (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Able to evaluate patient status including assessing for suicidality/homicidality in conjunction with attending physician
• Completes social histories and psychosocial assessments for the medical record, on an ongoing basis.
• Able to appropriately triage patient to correct services
• Able to display competency when interviewing family members for the purpose of assessment and developing an intervention plan.
• Educates staff about psychosocial issues impacting patient.
• Participates in daily rounds for the purposes of treatment planning and discharge.
• Is a liaison with CFSA social worker to determine additional needs of the children and families and plan for discharge.
• Plans with the treatment team and utilization management staff the most appropriate discharge plan.
• Utilizes a theoretical framework for the focus of the family intervention.
• Able to encourage positive communication among family members
• Recognizes progress and obstacles towards treatment goals and appropriately intervenes.
• Completes required documents of the assessment in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
• Knowledgeable about community resources/ placements for children and families to assist in the attainment of treatment goals.
• Communicate with outside agencies on the behalf of the patient to ensure continuity of care and treatment progress.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level