Clinical Social Worker I - PRN at University of Maryland Medical System in La Plata, Maryland

Job Description:

Job Description

Social Worker

PRN - Weekends, Holidays, Days, Evenings
UM Charles Regional - La Plata, MD



General Summary



Under general supervision, performs psychosocial assessments, arranges transfers and placement of patients needing inpatient treatment, makes referral to outpatient mental health and substance abuse services, communicates with outside providers for coordination of care, coordination of Telepsych assessment, and completes all needed paperwork for placement (both involuntary and voluntary). Patient served include neonate through adult-geriatric.


Company Description
Our growing community hospital serving Maryland's Charles County offers all of the services and amenities of a bigger metro hospital with the personal attention of our caring staff. At University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC), our talented and diverse groups of professionals represent our strength. Through teamwork and a collaborative work environment, we proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment. It's our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day.


We are consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland. Employees have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment. Our excellent employee benefits support a healthy, balanced lifestyle.


Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Licensure in social work in the State of Maryland.


• Must have a master's degree in social work, two years of social work in a hospital setting or social agency is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of general counseling and assessment skills


• Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments


• Knowledge of regulations of both involuntary and voluntary mental health placement


• Understanding of crisis interventions


• Knowledge and skills to provide social counseling appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must have knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs


• The ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of all patient and departmental documents is required

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



Compensation:



Pay Range: $38.53-$40


Other Compensation (if applicable):


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