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

Position: 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.

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

• Educate staff about psychosocial issues impacting treatment plans.
• Organize patient care conferences when complex issues arise.
• Participate in team meetings to address general and specific patient care issues.
• Facilitate the discharge planning process by working with Case Management staff, nursing staff, and physicians.
• Communicate with relevant hospital staff about patient care issues to insure continuity of care.
• Advocate for patient and family needs within the hospital system.

Identifies, Utilizes, and Recommends Appropriate External Resources to Meet Patient/Family needs

• Research appropriate resources to assist families to care for their children at home.
• Share information with relevant agencies, respecting patient/family confidentiality.
• Maintain positive and effective referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations.
• Advocate for patient/family needs within the community.

Removes Complex Barriers to Achieving Optimal Patient/Family Outcome

• Intervene in complex situations involving patient care needs, communication problems, or systems issues.
• Research appropriate solutions within the hospital or in the community.
• Mediate conflictual situations, collaborating with other staff as appropriate.
• Provide assistance to patients, families, and staff, while maintaining respect for boundaries and set appropriate limits.

Advanced Clinical Practice and Leadership

• Precepts staff on patient care documentation standards, provides mentorship and support to newer/junior staff on documentation practices.
• Provides educational programs for unit staff, social work staff, social work interns on issues such as communication, child abuse, domestic violence, de-escalation techniques, patient/family coping, family dynamics impacting decision making.
• Serves as a resource for staff in locating community resources in their area of expertise and hard to find resources and supports.
• Supports and mentors new and junior staff in providing effective social work services by promoting evidenced based practice and implementing…