Social Worker II /Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic / UMMC
Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Not Indicated
Location: Baltimore, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: UMH: USH Carruthers
Posted FTE: 1.00
Job Posting Category:
Hours of Work: 8:30a - 5:00p
Job ID #: 41933
Benefits Eligible:
Minimum Education:
License/Cert Required: Lic Grad Social Worker,Lic Cert Social Worker,Lic Clin Social Worker,Cert Basic Cardiac Life Supprt
Minimum Experience:
Specialty Type: Not Applicable
What You Will Do:
The Division of Community Psychiatry is seeking an experienced, licensed Social Worker II in the Walter P. Carter Fayette Clinic on the adult team. The clinic is located at the University of Maryland Midtown Campus.
The clinics are a part of a large academic Department of Psychiatry that is committed to excellence in service, teaching and research. The clinic provides comprehensive mental health services to adults and children. As a primary therapist on a multidisciplinary team, in a community mental health clinic, the incumbent is responsible for providing individual, group and family therapy, as well as case management and dual diagnosis services to adults. The caseload size is approximately 70-75.
MSW & Maryland state Social Work licensure and credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW and/or LCSW-C) and 2 years applicable social work experience is REQUIRED***
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
1. Assesses the patient's psychosocial situation in relation to the medical and psychiatric needs and plans appropriate interventions and treatment goals to improve patient/family functioning, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and generally accepted clinical social work practices.
A. Interviews patients, family members, and/or significant others identified through case finding or referral to assess needs for social work services.
B. Reviews patient chart and nursing care plans for pertinent medical care or nursing care information.
2. Provides family counseling and other clinical services to patients, such as, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, task-centered treatment and crisis intervention based on assessed needs using individual, family, or group modalities in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and generally accepted clinical social work practices.
A. Provides preventive, protective, or supportive services to patients who are in or who are threatened by situations detrimental to their well-being.
B. Collaborates with the health care team regarding
in-hospital needs and post-hospital care.
C. Interprets psycho-social services programs and procedures to client, staff and community organizations.
3. Coordinates and maintains a viable discharge planning program for the assigned service area to identify patient needs and plan for appropriate after-care services.
A. Ensures continuity of care through comprehensive and appropriate discharge planning with patient, family, and/or significant others.
4. Documents appropriate data from psycho-social assessments, individual contacts, family interventions and discharge planning according to department policy and procedures and State, Federal, and Joint Commission stipulated requirements.
5. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and professional standards. May accompany patients to obtain benefits, entitlement or other services.
6. Participates in cross coverage and on-call coverage when needed.
7. Develops a social service network with city, state or other governmental services that serve the needs of the assigned patient population, to assist patients in obtaining such services as, food stamps and other financial supports and assistance in obtaining transitional housing.
8. Participates in departmental meetings and activities. Participates in and may hold leadership positions on departmental and hospital committees.
9. Evaluates psycho-social services program objectives and results and participates in program planning and improvement in accordance with the mission of the hospital and department.
A. Prepares and submits statistical information according to departmental policy on "reporting and recording" for continuity of care.
10. Demonstrates a commitment to professional development through participation in relevant in-service and continuing educational programs.
A. Actively examines clinical practice and seeks self improvement through use of supervision, peer consultation, or other methods to develop therapeutic knowledge and skills.
B. Participates in the training and education of allied health professionals in the hospital and/or in the community.
C. Participate in the clinical teaching and instruction of undergraduate or graduate social work interns in the field of practice.
11. Provide supervision to designated social work staff, as required.
12. Participate in research and publication activities, as needed.
13. Perform various administrative duties to support the operations of a smaller social work unit (i.e. purchasing-related and computer-related functions).
Employee Benefits
As a UMMC employee, and a part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits program designed with you and your dependents in mind. Subject to any eligibility waiting period, all of the benefits are available to regular full-time employees and most benefits are available to regular part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work twenty (20) or more hours per week. Many benefits are provided at no cost to employees. For others, the cost is shared between UMMC and employees.
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What You Need to Be Successful:
* Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
* Maryland state Social Work licensure and credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW and/or LCSW-C) is required. Applicants licensed at an equivalent level in another state may work for up to 6 months while Maryland licensure is pending. Proof of application for licensure at the LCSW or LCSW-C level is required in these instances.
* Two years applicable social work experience is required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Not Indicated
Location: Baltimore, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: UMH: USH Carruthers
Posted FTE: 1.00
Job Posting Category:
Hours of Work: 8:30a - 5:00p
Job ID #: 41933
Benefits Eligible:
Minimum Education:
License/Cert Required: Lic Grad Social Worker,Lic Cert Social Worker,Lic Clin Social Worker,Cert Basic Cardiac Life Supprt
Minimum Experience:
Specialty Type: Not Applicable
What You Will Do:
The Division of Community Psychiatry is seeking an experienced, licensed Social Worker II in the Walter P. Carter Fayette Clinic on the adult team. The clinic is located at the University of Maryland Midtown Campus.
The clinics are a part of a large academic Department of Psychiatry that is committed to excellence in service, teaching and research. The clinic provides comprehensive mental health services to adults and children. As a primary therapist on a multidisciplinary team, in a community mental health clinic, the incumbent is responsible for providing individual, group and family therapy, as well as case management and dual diagnosis services to adults. The caseload size is approximately 70-75.
MSW & Maryland state Social Work licensure and credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW and/or LCSW-C) and 2 years applicable social work experience is REQUIRED***
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
1. Assesses the patient's psychosocial situation in relation to the medical and psychiatric needs and plans appropriate interventions and treatment goals to improve patient/family functioning, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and generally accepted clinical social work practices.
A. Interviews patients, family members, and/or significant others identified through case finding or referral to assess needs for social work services.
B. Reviews patient chart and nursing care plans for pertinent medical care or nursing care information.
2. Provides family counseling and other clinical services to patients, such as, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, task-centered treatment and crisis intervention based on assessed needs using individual, family, or group modalities in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and generally accepted clinical social work practices.
A. Provides preventive, protective, or supportive services to patients who are in or who are threatened by situations detrimental to their well-being.
B. Collaborates with the health care team regarding
in-hospital needs and post-hospital care.
C. Interprets psycho-social services programs and procedures to client, staff and community organizations.
3. Coordinates and maintains a viable discharge planning program for the assigned service area to identify patient needs and plan for appropriate after-care services.
A. Ensures continuity of care through comprehensive and appropriate discharge planning with patient, family, and/or significant others.
4. Documents appropriate data from psycho-social assessments, individual contacts, family interventions and discharge planning according to department policy and procedures and State, Federal, and Joint Commission stipulated requirements.
5. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and professional standards. May accompany patients to obtain benefits, entitlement or other services.
6. Participates in cross coverage and on-call coverage when needed.
7. Develops a social service network with city, state or other governmental services that serve the needs of the assigned patient population, to assist patients in obtaining such services as, food stamps and other financial supports and assistance in obtaining transitional housing.
8. Participates in departmental meetings and activities. Participates in and may hold leadership positions on departmental and hospital committees.
9. Evaluates psycho-social services program objectives and results and participates in program planning and improvement in accordance with the mission of the hospital and department.
A. Prepares and submits statistical information according to departmental policy on "reporting and recording" for continuity of care.
10. Demonstrates a commitment to professional development through participation in relevant in-service and continuing educational programs.
A. Actively examines clinical practice and seeks self improvement through use of supervision, peer consultation, or other methods to develop therapeutic knowledge and skills.
B. Participates in the training and education of allied health professionals in the hospital and/or in the community.
C. Participate in the clinical teaching and instruction of undergraduate or graduate social work interns in the field of practice.
11. Provide supervision to designated social work staff, as required.
12. Participate in research and publication activities, as needed.
13. Perform various administrative duties to support the operations of a smaller social work unit (i.e. purchasing-related and computer-related functions).
Employee Benefits
As a UMMC employee, and a part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits program designed with you and your dependents in mind. Subject to any eligibility waiting period, all of the benefits are available to regular full-time employees and most benefits are available to regular part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work twenty (20) or more hours per week. Many benefits are provided at no cost to employees. For others, the cost is shared between UMMC and employees.
*LI-AB1
~CB
What You Need to Be Successful:
* Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
* Maryland state Social Work licensure and credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW and/or LCSW-C) is required. Applicants licensed at an equivalent level in another state may work for up to 6 months while Maryland licensure is pending. Proof of application for licensure at the LCSW or LCSW-C level is required in these instances.
* Two years applicable social work experience is required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.