- Provides clinical social works services to identified patients and families. This includes outpatient and inpatient services. Includes individual family and group counseling regarding the impact of illness and hospitalization. Maintains appropriate documentation of all patient encounters and records in the EMR.
- Collaborates with other health care professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Facilitates communication regarding relevant psychosocial issues of patients and families to the health care team through recording in medical records (inpatients and outpatient), consultation, and participation in relevant meetings.
- Functions as a coordinating link between patient, family, hospital, and community resources to assure continuity of care.
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- Master's degree of Social Work from an accredited training program.
- 1-2 years' experience.
- License at the LICSW level.
- Experience working with adults and children preferred.
- 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.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- 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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Social Worker - Washington, United States - MEDSTAR HEALTH
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General Summary of Position
Medstar Health is looking for a Social Worker LCSW-C to join our team We are looking for a licensed social worker with practical skills related to psychosocial aspects of illness, as well as effective interdisciplinary and interpersonal skills for practice and consultation.
The Social Worker LCSW-C will provide direct services to the patients. These services are related to access to health insurance, related social services, hospitalization, dealing with illness, post-hospital planning, and providing individual, family and group therapy, as needed. The incumbent also provides social work consultation, leadership and teaching functions for patients, their families/significant others, and the community. Adheres to the NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Code of Ethics and exemplifies the qualities and values of the social work profession. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move
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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:
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.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
