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Job DescriptionSocial Worker
PRN - Weekends, Holidays, Days, Evenings
UM Charles Regional - La Plata, MDGeneral SummaryUnder 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.
QualificationsEducation 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 InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation:Pay Range:$38.53-$40Other Compensation (if applicable):PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Clinical Social Worker, Location:Fort Washington, MD-20749

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