POSITION SUMMARY The social work position will be located in the school-based health centers at Ballou High School and Dunbar High School. The social worker will 20 hours a week at each location. As a member of the multidisciplinary team in the school-based health center, the social worker will collaborate with other mental health professionals to support students. Skills include crisis intervention and trauma informed care, knowledge of community-based resources. 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 EducationMaster's degree in social work (Required) Minimum Work Experience3 years post MSW experience (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeExcellent communication skills.Ability to relate to divergent patient populations.Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.Required Licenses and CertificationsInd. 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 AccountabilitiesEnsures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented
Children's National Hospital
04/22/2024
Washington,DC