General Summary of Position
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center is located in a\rsuburban Baltimore County setting with free employee parking. We offer a\rcollaborative collegial atmosphere serving a wide range of client ages,\raccommodating multiple family members whether children, adults or both, from\rour community. We offer 3 administrative days per fiscal year as well as\rreimbursement to help with obtaining the Continued Education Hours/Credits\rneeded for license renewal. Our clinic has been renovated with refreshed\rfurniture, décor, equipment and suites.
Provides clinical skills and expertise necessary for the assessment and treatment of psychiatric and behavioral disorders. May see patient at various locations across the Baltimore Division.

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M inimum Qualifications
Education

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology Required or
• related field. Required
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Experience
• 1-2 years 2 years experience in the delivery of clinical services to psychiatric populations Required
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Licenses and Certifications
• LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical), Ph.D., Required or
• LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in the State of Maryland. Required
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to provide therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to make independent decisions consistent with clinical needs, department and hospital protocols, standards of care, policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Achieves high clinical productivity and caseload. Maintains high percentage of time in billable clinical activity. Plans treatment specifics at intake, giving patient a treatment timeline. Obtains patient agreement to treatment plan at first session. Makes follow-up attempts and documents when patients fail to keep appointments. Closes discharged cases promptly to open schedule for new patients.
• Completes documentation relevant to activities. Complies with and ensures adherence to all documentation standards. Complies with data collection, entry, and reporting requirements.
• Completes initial patient assessments within established guidelines. Provides referrals as appropriate. Serves as liaison to referral sources, outside agencies, third-party payors, and other interested parties as appropriate and within limits of confidentiality.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Develops and implements treatment plans and monitors treatment progress. Where appropriate, participates as a member of treatment team.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Participates in the management of aggressive patients as needed to ensure the safety of patient, self, and others. Recognizes early warning signs of escalating behaviors and intervenes as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides clinical educational and/or liaison services to other service areas, departments, and facilities as directed.
• Provides therapeutic services including assessment; crisis intervention; case management; disposition services; and individual, group, and family therapies as appropriate.
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Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
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• Strong emphasis on teamwork- our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
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• Comprehensive total rewards package- including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
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• More career opportunities closer to home- as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
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About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
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