Social Worker II- Allergy / Immunology, Rheumatology, Long Term Follow Clinics, CCBD

The Social Worker II 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 a healing environment. Demonstrates leadership and advanced clinical practice by mentoring junior staff, educating social work students and staff, medical / nursing providers on a range of topics that impact patient and family coping, communication, family dynamics, de-escalation and staff 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

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

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

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment / Identification

Teamwork / Communication

Performance Improvement / Problem-solving

Cost Management / Financial Responsibility

Safety