Social Worker LCSW-C or LCPC - Crisis Part-time

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Part-time experienced Crisis Clinical Social Worker to work 48 hours bi-weekly. Hours are 3p - 11:30p. Occasional holidays required. This role provides direct crisis intervention services to neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations and their families. The Social Worker serves as a psychiatric consultant and educator in the Emergency Department, Behavioral Health Unit, or Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program. They communicate with healthcare and community professionals to facilitate comprehensive patient care and function within the limits of hospital, nursing, and departmental policies and procedures. The position requires adherence to the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values, customer service philosophy, and the FH Compliance Program, including regulatory requirements and Standards of Behavior.

Requirements

Licensed as LCSW-C or LCPC in the State of Maryland.
CPR Certification
Five years of psychiatric clinical experience, prefer a minimum of 3 years in a hospital or psychiatric crisis center.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrates clinical skills related to social work and counseling.
Ability to perform under stressful conditions.
Ability to prioritize assignments and effective time management skills.
Ability to problem solve within a limited time frame.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Patient Contact: Neonate (0 thru 30 days), Infant (31 thru 12 months), Child (13 months thru 12 years), Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years), Adult (18 years thru 65 years), Geriatric (66+ years).

Nice To Haves

Prefer a minimum of 3 years in a hospital or psychiatric crisis center.

Responsibilities

Accurately and promptly assesses patient and family needs in crisis situations and intervenes appropriately.
Facilitates appropriate follow-up care to patients and their families as needed.
Reviews and evaluates effectiveness of interventions.
Assumes role of patient advocate.
Utilizes the process and theories of social work education as a basis for the educational development of staff/patients/families and self.
Utilizes psychiatric social work expertise and specialization to provide consultation and support services to the Behavioral Health and Emergency Department staff.
Serves as resource person within specialty area for professional development.
Provides relevant and current in-service education as requested.
Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with referral agencies, physicians, nursing, and social work staff.
Communicates effectively with healthcare and community professionals to facilitate comprehensive care.
Serves as effective resource for Behavioral Health and other hospital staff.
Assumes responsibility for continuing education and developmental needs.
Completes 40 CEU credits every two years to maintain licensure, in addition to all hospital mandatory education programs.
Through the auditing of medical records, identifies areas for clinical study and promotes or conducts investigation in these areas as evidenced by QI findings and/or research reports.
Utilizes research methods and findings to improve social work practice.