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Job Summary:
MedStar Health is looking for aSocial Worker LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical)to join ourteam!We are looking fora licensed social worker with demonstrated diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
TheSocial Worker LCSW-C will assess, plan, and coordinate services and resources for patients and families to meet needs and/or provide fortimelydischarge.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Collaborates with and completes referrals to appropriate community agencies for assistance based on patient need. Initiate referrals in a timely manner. Utilizes resources to help patients resume life in the community and/or to adjust to lifestyle changes. Completes psychosocial history or socioeconomic assessment in a timely manner per policy standards when referred by healthcare team or as determined by high-risk indicators.
Coordinates the completion of requisite forms by doctors, patients, and patients' families for any services required in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner. Develops and maintains information on community resources and referral requirements based on patient population as identified in the unit scope of practice.
Document’s activities in medical records per policy standards. Maintains statistical data as required. Facilitates communication between the patient and family and the healthcare team. Assesses and communicates the patient's social, cultural, emotional, and economic problems to medical staff and other healthcare providers as needed.
Identifies departmental performance improvement opportunities and demonstrates a solution-oriented approach in addressing those issues. Organizes individual workload and sets appropriate priorities based on patient's medical plan, patient's needs, and policy and procedures. Orients and/or supervises staff and students as assigned. Participates in multi-disciplinary care coordination rounds and collaborates with internal and external healthcare providers, patients, and families to develop a comprehensive discharge plan, as necessary.
Provides clinical assessment, evaluation, and disposition of persons presenting with behavioral health concerns or illness. Provides crisis intervention and management. Provides therapeutic intervention with patients and family, if necessary.Provides support to Emergency Department staff for behavioral health issues
Qualifications:
Master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
1-2 years' Experience in social work, preferably in a hospital setting.
LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical) license in the State of Maryland.
Full Time
$70k-85k (estimate)
03/24/2024
05/23/2024
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