SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LICSW)

UHS•Washington, DC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is seeking an experienced Social Worker, Behavioral Health - Inpatient Services (Part-Time). The ideal candidate will have care management and utilization management experience. This role is vital in enhancing patient care through comprehensive psychosocial assessments and effective discharge planning. The Social Worker will address barriers to timely discharge, ensure smooth transitions to post-acute care, and provide essential emotional support to patients and their families. Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in over 25 years, integrating clinical care with community providers, FQHC’s, The George Washington University Hospital, and an Urgent Care Center. The hospital offers 136 beds, a trauma center, emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion, parking garage, and a helipad.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work (MSW).
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or certification as a Social Worker (LCSW preferred).
Strong understanding of healthcare regulations related to discharge planning (CMS guidelines).
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
Proven ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team setting.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation practices.

Nice To Haves

Care management experience.
Utilization management experience.
Experience in crisis intervention techniques is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Play a vital role in enhancing patient care through comprehensive psychosocial assessments and effective discharge planning.
Address barriers to timely discharge.
Ensure smooth transitions to post-acute care.
Provide essential emotional support to patients and their families.