Social Worker- PRN

Fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients / families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives and visitors. Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and based on findings, facilitates interventions. Effectively uses interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflicts and promote healing environment.

PRN- As Needed

Qualifications : Minimum Education

Master's Degree Social Work (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

1 year Post-MSW experience as Social Worker or second year field placement in a complex medical setting (Required)

Required Skills / Knowledge

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to relate to divergent patient populations.

Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.

Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LGSW-level, be in the licensed applicant status as a new SW graduate with proof of pending DC licensure or licensed in another state with proof of DC licensure at any level.

Functional Accountabilities

Insures Effective Patient / Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented

• Facilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe.
• 2 Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate.
• 3 Provide follow-up services as appropriate and assesses outcome of interventions.
• 4 Document assessment and interventions in the patient's medical record, in accordance with departmental standards.
• 5 Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families
• 6 Develop plan for intervention based on assessment.
• 7 Use range of communication skills to assist patients, families and staff to address care needs and complex issues.

Insures 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

Safety

Organizational Accountabilities

Contributes to Furthering Professional Environment & Standards

Organizational Commitment / Identification

Customer Service

Teamwork / Communication

Performance Improvement / Problem-solving

Cost Management / Financial Responsibility

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment / Identification

Teamwork / Communication

Performance Improvement / Problem-solving

Cost Management / Financial Responsibility

Safety