What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Social Worker/Therapist – Medstar Washington Hospital Center – Inpatient Psychiatry position at SIGNET HEALTH CORP.?
Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the behavioral health services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) and has an opening for a Full-time day shift Unit Social Worker / Therapist .
This person is responsible for providing direct clinical social work services to patients and their families as a part of the multidisciplinary team, with most emphasis on completing Psychosocial Assessments, conducting groups, facilitating marital and / or family therapies, assisting in program development, and developing, implementing, and reviewing Treatment Plans.
- Maintains contact with nursing homes, medical-surgical units, and other facilities and agencies to promote the program and to provide education regarding services available for their patients.
- Provides ongoing communications with referral sources concerning the status of patients referred into the program.
- Participates in agency-wide training programs and in-services.
- Provides quality and timely clinical documentation, per Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies’ requirements.
- Proficiency in interpersonal communication and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience and skill in treating patients with various types and presentations of psychiatric / behavioral health disorders.
- Proficiency in conducting psychosocial assessments.
- Proficiency in developing interdisciplinary treatment plans.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience in an adult inpatient psychiatric unit and / or substance use facility, and experience facilitating patients' access to community resources and conducting therapeutic groups.
Must be flexible to adjust to the needs of a fast-paced environment, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, and display proficient oral / written communication skills. Strong preference is given to candidates with LICSW or those eligible for endorsement and LGSWs with experience.
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