About the position
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center - Opening in 2025! When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transport. We are seeking an experienced Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Inpatient Services (Full Time). Our ideal candidate will have care management and utilization management experience. You will play a vital role in enhancing patient care through comprehensive psychosocial assessments and effective discharge planning. Your expertise will directly contribute to patient well-being by addressing barriers to timely discharge, ensuring smooth transitions to post-acute care, and providing essential emotional support to patients and their families.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough initial and discharge psychosocial assessments to identify patient needs and barriers.
- Document social work interventions in the medical chart consistently, aligning with the discharge plan of care.
- Ensure compliance with State and Federal regulatory requirements, including CMS Conditions of Participation for discharge planning.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate inpatient discharge planning.
- Assist patients and families in navigating post-acute care options, including home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation services.
- Facilitate crisis intervention when necessary, providing immediate support for patients in distress.
- Organize case conferences for patients and families to discuss ongoing needs and resources available.
- Provide emotional support and resource information to patients and their families throughout their hospital stay.
- Maintain effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Offer social work coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned by management.
- Take on additional duties as needed that relate to the position.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work (MSW).
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or certification as a Social Worker (LCSW preferred).
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulations related to discharge planning (CMS guidelines).
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
- Proven ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation practices.
- Experience in crisis intervention techniques is highly desirable.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.
