111 Michigan Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20010
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10262 I/P Psychiatry (Adol Child)
Pay Range
$31.31 - $52.19
Shift: Variable
Who We Are: Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s National offers psychiatric evaluation and assessment, as well as diagnosis and care for children and teens with behavioral symptoms, and emotional and developmental disorders.
About the Role : Responsible for social work practice under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker, providing psychiatric and/or psychosocial assessments to children and adolescents who present in the Emergency Room and/or Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. Provides, under supervision, evaluation and assessment using DSM V criteria to determine risk and need for hospitalization and/or case disposition. Provides collaborative consultation to meet diagnostic and treatment needs. Obtains medical consultation from the psychiatrist on call to determine case disposition.
Performing Safety Assessment in the Psych ED for Children and Adolescents
What You'll Bring:
Minimum Education
Master's Degree
Social Work (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to relate to diverse patient populations.
Time and attendance are vital for this position.
Required Licenses and Certifications
A minimum Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
(Required)
LCSW or LICSW (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Diagnostic Assessment
Able to evaluate patient status including assessing for suicidality/homicidality in conjunction with attending physician
Completes social histories and psychosocial assessments for the medical record, on an ongoing basis.
Able to appropriately triage patient to correct services
Able to display competency when interviewing family members for the purpose of assessment and developing an intervention plan.
Multidisciplinary Interventions
Educates staff about psychosocial issues impacting patient.
Participates in daily rounds for the purposes of treatment planning and discharge.
Is a liaison with CFSA social worker to determine additional needs of the children and families and plan for discharge.
Plans with the treatment team and utilization management staff the most appropriate discharge plan.
Family Therapy
Utilizes a theoretical framework for the focus of the family intervention.
Able to encourage positive communication among family members
Recognizes progress and obstacles towards treatment goals and appropriately intervenes.
Documentation
Completes required documents of the assessment in a clear, concise, and timely manner .
Linkage Services /Case Management
Knowledgeable about community resources/ placements for children and families to assist in the attainment of treatment goals.
Communicate with outside agencies on the behalf of the patient to ensure continuity of care and treatment progress.
Benefits That Support You:
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.
Why Join Us:
Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while…