Social Worker III - HIV Mental Health
Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Overview
The Social Worker III–HIV Mental Health role fosters positive professional relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives, and visitors. The Social Worker III is credentialed through the CN Medical Staff Office and eligible to bill for services in an outpatient setting. They provide independent clinical practice, including individual, family, or group psychotherapy, evaluation, assessment of mental health needs, psychiatric diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.
In this role, the Mental Health Specialist works with a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient medical setting, providing consultative services, psychotherapy, supportive counseling, peer support groups, educational and advocacy initiatives, and collaborative work with other professionals.
Minimum Education
Master’s Degree in Social Work (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
5 years post‑MSW experience as a Social Worker treating patients and families managing chronic illness or traumatic experiences (Required).
Knowledge and experience with behavioral health documentation and billing (Required).
Experience as a Social Worker in a complex medical setting (Preferred).
Required Skills & Knowledge
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to relate to divergent patient populations.
Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.
Advanced clinical practice in diagnosing and providing evidence‑based interventions with patients and families.
Knowledge of documentation and billing practices for behavioral health services.
Required Licenses & Certifications
Ind. Clinical Social Worker LICSW in the District of Columbia.
LCSW‑C if providing services in the State of Maryland.
LCSW if providing services in the State of Virginia (Upon Hire).
Must be credentialed by the CNH Medical Staff Office.
Functional Accountabilities
Ensures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented
Facilitate interventions based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe.
Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate.
Provide follow‑up services and assess outcomes of interventions.
Document assessment and interventions in the patient’s medical record, in accordance with departmental standards.
Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop plans for intervention.
Use communication skills to assist patients, families, and staff in addressing care needs and complex issues.
Ensures 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 with Case Management, nursing, and physicians.
Communicate with relevant hospital staff to ensure 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 in caring for children at home.
Share information with relevant agencies while respecting confidentiality.
Maintain positive referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations.
Advocate for patient and family needs within the community.
Removes Complex Barriers to Achieving Optimal Patient/Family Outcomes
Intervene in complex situations involving patient care needs, communication problems, or system issues.
Research appropriate solutions within the hospital or community.
Mediate conflictual situations, collaborating with staff as appropriate.
Provide assistance to patients, families, and staff while maintaining professional boundaries and limits.
Behavioral Health Interventions
Formulate diagnoses for patients with acute or chronic mental health disorders.
Interpret data from test results, social histories, and interviews to determine therapeutic interventions and treatment plans.
Establish a therapeutic alliance with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Provide behavioral health treatment as part of the overall healthcare plan.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in a variety of therapeutic tools and evidence‑based treatment modalities.
Utilize crisis intervention skills with distressed patients and families.
Maintain knowledge of behavioral health documentation in the EHR and for billable services.
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 submit documents timely.
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 uphold core principles of the organization.
Commit to diversity and recognize the value of cultural and ethnic differences.
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Customer Service
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork & Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Be 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.
Seek less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co‑workers.
Practice Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
Additional Information
Primary Location: District of Columbia–Washington
Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus)
Job Category: Non‑Clinical Professional
Position Status: R (Regular)
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: Mon–Fri
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The Social Worker III–HIV Mental Health role fosters positive professional relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives, and visitors. The Social Worker III is credentialed through the CN Medical Staff Office and eligible to bill for services in an outpatient setting. They provide independent clinical practice, including individual, family, or group psychotherapy, evaluation, assessment of mental health needs, psychiatric diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.
In this role, the Mental Health Specialist works with a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient medical setting, providing consultative services, psychotherapy, supportive counseling, peer support groups, educational and advocacy initiatives, and collaborative work with other professionals.
Minimum Education
Master’s Degree in Social Work (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
5 years post‑MSW experience as a Social Worker treating patients and families managing chronic illness or traumatic experiences (Required).
Knowledge and experience with behavioral health documentation and billing (Required).
Experience as a Social Worker in a complex medical setting (Preferred).
Required Skills & Knowledge
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to relate to divergent patient populations.
Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.
Advanced clinical practice in diagnosing and providing evidence‑based interventions with patients and families.
Knowledge of documentation and billing practices for behavioral health services.
Required Licenses & Certifications
Ind. Clinical Social Worker LICSW in the District of Columbia.
LCSW‑C if providing services in the State of Maryland.
LCSW if providing services in the State of Virginia (Upon Hire).
Must be credentialed by the CNH Medical Staff Office.
Functional Accountabilities
Ensures Effective Patient/Family Plan is Developed, Implemented and Documented
Facilitate interventions based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe.
Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate.
Provide follow‑up services and assess outcomes of interventions.
Document assessment and interventions in the patient’s medical record, in accordance with departmental standards.
Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop plans for intervention.
Use communication skills to assist patients, families, and staff in addressing care needs and complex issues.
Ensures 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 with Case Management, nursing, and physicians.
Communicate with relevant hospital staff to ensure 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 in caring for children at home.
Share information with relevant agencies while respecting confidentiality.
Maintain positive referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations.
Advocate for patient and family needs within the community.
Removes Complex Barriers to Achieving Optimal Patient/Family Outcomes
Intervene in complex situations involving patient care needs, communication problems, or system issues.
Research appropriate solutions within the hospital or community.
Mediate conflictual situations, collaborating with staff as appropriate.
Provide assistance to patients, families, and staff while maintaining professional boundaries and limits.
Behavioral Health Interventions
Formulate diagnoses for patients with acute or chronic mental health disorders.
Interpret data from test results, social histories, and interviews to determine therapeutic interventions and treatment plans.
Establish a therapeutic alliance with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Provide behavioral health treatment as part of the overall healthcare plan.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in a variety of therapeutic tools and evidence‑based treatment modalities.
Utilize crisis intervention skills with distressed patients and families.
Maintain knowledge of behavioral health documentation in the EHR and for billable services.
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 submit documents timely.
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 uphold core principles of the organization.
Commit to diversity and recognize the value of cultural and ethnic differences.
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Customer Service
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork & Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Be 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.
Seek less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co‑workers.
Practice Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
Additional Information
Primary Location: District of Columbia–Washington
Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus)
Job Category: Non‑Clinical Professional
Position Status: R (Regular)
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: Mon–Fri
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