This is a full time social work position in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Social work is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and provides crisis intervention, anticipatory guidance and family support, grief and bereavement counseling. There is emphasis on postpartum mental health support for caregivers. Experience in a fast paced healthcare environment with strong clinical skills in crisis intervention and maternal mental health preferred. 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.

Qualifications

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)

Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue Washington 20010
Job: Non-Clinical Professional
Organization: Patient Services
Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: 0830-1700