Medical Social Worker (BSW) jobs in District of Columbia

Medical Social Worker (BSW) provides social work services to hospital patients and their families. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems related to hospitalization. Being a Medical Social Worker (BSW) participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning. May contribute to the formulation of discharge plans. Additionally, Medical Social Worker (BSW) requires a bachelor's degree of social work. Typically reports to a manager. Medical Social Worker (BSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Social Worker
  • Children's National Medical Center
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Description 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 healing environment.
    Qualifications Minimum Education
    Master's Degree Social Work (Required)

    Minimum Work Experience
    1 year Post-MSW experience as Social Worker or second year field placement in a complex medical setting (Required)

    Required Skills/Knowledge
    Excellent communication skills.
    Ability to relate to divergent patient populations.
    Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.
    Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LGSW-level, be in the licensed applicant status as a new SW graduate with proof of pending DC licensure or licensed in another state with proof of DC licensure at any level.

    Functional Accountabilities
    Insures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented
    • Facilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe.
    • 2 Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate.
    • 3 Provide follow-up services as appropriate and assesses outcome of interventions.
    • 4 Document assessment and interventions in the patient's medical record, in accordance with departmental standards.
    • 5 Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families
    • 6 Develop plan for intervention based on assessment.
    • 7 Use range of communication skills to assist patients, families and staff to address care needs and complex issues.
    Insures 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
    Safety
    • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
    • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
    • Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
    • Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
    • Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
    • Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

    Organizational Accountabilities
    Contributes to Furthering Professional Environment & Standards
    • Meet with supervisor for regular supervision, prepare agenda and discuss areas of concern.
    • Participate in Family Service meetings and clinic departmental staff meetings.
    • Meet all departmental requirements for chart recording statistics, and other professional documentation and submits documents in a timely manner.
    • Participate in departmental performance improvement activities
    • Complete required continuing education courses to maintain license status.
    • Practice in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics.
    Organizational Commitment/Identification
    • Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
    • Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
    • Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
    • Maintain confidentiality at all times
    Customer Service
    • Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
    Teamwork/Communication
    • Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
    • Partner with all team members to achieve goals
    • Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
    Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
    • Contribute to a positive work environment
    • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
    • Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
    • Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
    Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
    • Use resources efficiently
    • Search for less costly ways of doing things
    Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
    Organizational Commitment/Identification

    Teamwork/Communication
    Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
    Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
    Safety
    Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington
    Work Locations:
    CN Hospital (Main Campus)
    111 Michigan Avenue
    Washington 20010
    Job: Allied Health
    Organization: Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med
    Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time
    Shift: Day
    Work Schedule: M-F
    Job Posting: Apr 29, 2024, 5:12:58 PM

    Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

     

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Social Worker
  • Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Overview Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Ou...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Licensed Medical Social Worker
  • Human Touch Home Health
  • Capitol, DC FULL_TIME
  • Experienced Licensed Medical Social Worker- Capitol View Home Health Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team. As a Medi...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Travel Medical Social Worker
  • GHR Travel Nursing
  • Washington, DC OTHER
  • Posted: 11/15/2023 Employment Type: Travel Profession: Social Worker Job Number: 66462 Pay Rate: $1,915 - $2,128 Specialty: CertifiedOverview: Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital located in the DMV area ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Licensed Medical Social Worker
  • Human Touch Home Health
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Experienced Medical Social Worker- Washington DC and surrounding area Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team. As a Med...
  • 24 Days Ago

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HSCPC Social Worker
  • Children's National Medical Center
  • Washington, DC OTHER
  • Social Workers assist all families/caregivers at HSC with their adjustment to the health conditions and the hospitalization of those children/teens admitted to the Hospital. He/she also enhance the pr...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Medical Social Worker
  • ACE Home Health Care & Hospice
  • Martinez, CA
  • Job Description ACE Home Health Care & Hospice is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) for home health care in Contra C...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Premier Health Partners
  • Middletown, OH
  • Department: Social Services, Shift: 830a-5p Status: Full-Time $10,000 Sign-Up Bonus Atrium Medical Center Provides direc...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Ascent Hospice Llc- Nna
  • South Bend, IN
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Careers Advancement PTO Paid...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Mercy
  • Washington, MO
  • At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most ...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Overview: PRN days Are you a higly skilled and compassionate medical social worker looking for a rewarding career in hom...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Suffolk County, NY
  • Yaphank, NY
  • Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs professional medical social work for patients treated at C...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Overview: PRN Day Shift - covering the Tallahassee (Taylor, Wakulla, & Madison counties) portion of the market. Are you ...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • SourceOne Hospice and Palliative Care LLC
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description Hospice Social Worker. JOB DESCRIPTION Social Worker REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Supervised ...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for Medical Social Worker (BSW) jobs
$60,890 to $79,513

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