Clinical Psych Social Worker
Children's National Medical Center | |
United States, D.C., Washington | |
Aug 28, 2024 | |
Description
Responsible for social work practice under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker, providing psychiatric and/or psychosocial assessments to children and adolescents who present in the Emergency Room and/or Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. Provides, under supervision, evaluation and assessment using DSM V criteria to determine risk and need for hospitalization and/or case disposition. Provides collaborative consultation to meet diagnostic and treatment needs. Obtains medical consultation from the psychiatrist on call to determine case disposition. This position is important for the children/adolescents and their families who present in the ED with psychiatric problems. In consultation with the Attending Child Psychiatrist the decision is made to admit the child or discharge the child/adolescent to home with therapy resources. Qualifications
Minimum Education
Master's Degree Social Work (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to diverse patient populations. Time and attendance are vital for this position. Required Licenses and Certifications A minimum Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) (Required) LCSW or LICSW (Preferred) Functional Accountabilities Diagnostic Assessment
Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety
Primary Location
:
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations
:
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington
20010 Job
:
Non-Clinical Professional
Organization
:
Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med
Position Status
:
R (Regular)
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FT - Full-Time
Shift
:
Evening
Work Schedule
:
4-1230am Monday to Friday
Job Posting
:
Aug 8, 2024, 1:33:45 PM
Full-Time Salary Range
:
64188.8
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106995.2 |