This is a full time social work position in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Social work is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and provides crisis intervention, anticipatory guidance and family support, grief and bereavement counseling. There is emphasis on postpartum mental health support for caregivers. Experience in a fast paced healthcare environment with strong clinical skills in crisis intervention and maternal mental health preferred. LICSW required.

Social Worker II Responsibilities:

• Cultivates positive relationships with patients, families, staff, and community representatives.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and tailors interventions based on findings.
• Utilizes communication skills for conflict resolution and creating a healing environment.
• Demonstrates leadership through mentoring, educating staff, students, and medical/nursing providers on topics impacting patient and family coping.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education
Master's Degree in Social Work (Required) And

Minimum Work Experience
3 years post MSW experience (Required) And

Required Skills/Knowledge
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to relate to divergent patient populations.
Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Ind. Clinical Social Worker Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LICSW-level.

Must be licensed in MD and/or VA if social work services will be provided in those jurisdictions as part of the job requirements, including telemedicine. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities:

- Ensures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented

- Ensures Effective Multidisciplinary Communication Established Surrounding Patient/Family

- Identifies, Utilizes, and Recommends Appropriate External Resources to Meet Patient/Family needs

- Removes Complex Barriers to Achieving Optimal Patient/Family Outcome

- Advanced Clinical Practice and Leadership

Organizational Accountabilities:

- Teamwork/Communication

- Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

- Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

- Safety

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30.86 - $51.44 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person