Social Worker II (Night shift, 4:30pm - Midnight)

Join the Social Work team at Children's National Hospital!

The Children's National social work staff focuses on the psychosocial issues and care coordinator needs of patients and families. Benefits include\:

• Free monthly CEUs toward license renewals

• Career Advancement via Clinical & Administrative Ladders

• Participation in training the next generation (Social Work Interns)

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance & 401k match

• Research, publication, and presentation opportunities

• Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will provide coverage in the Emergency Department and inpatient units during the evening hours. A primary focus of the position will be completing a suicide assessment, safety plan and referrals to mental health community resources for children and youth who score low or moderate on the suicide screening tool in the Emergency Department. The social worker will also provide support to patients and families in the Emergency Department for medical reasons and to patients and families on the inpatient units, including crisis intervention, de-escalation, grief and bereavement support, transportation and medication assistance, child abuse and neglect referrals. LICSW required.

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.