Psychiatric Social Worker
Company DescriptionExperience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Maryland.
UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.
The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve.
Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people.
We have 285 licensed beds and we're home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians.
Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore.
For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health.
Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care.
In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.
Job DescriptionGeneral SummaryUnder limited supervision, the Psychiatric Social Worker is responsible for assessment of the patient's psychosocial needs including the development of treatment goals and discharge plan.
The social worker interprets and performs complex patient care assessments specific to psychiatric care and treatment.
Social workers are members of the Treatment Team and have accountability to function as a team facilitator to accomplish patient outcomes identified on the treatment plan.
The Psychiatric Social Worker is a professional member of the interdisciplinary team and provides individual and group therapy interventions.
The social worker provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the social work process, and the environment of car.
The social worker collaborates with other team members, according to established standards.
Patients served include late adolescence, Adult and Adult-Geriatric.
MissionAll employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.
Reporting RelationshipsReports directly to the Director of Psychiatry.
QualificationsQualificationsMaster's degree from accredited school of social work required.
Currently licensed in the State of Maryland required.
Previous psychiatric or healthcare experience required.
Knowledge of DSM-IV-TR required.
Basic computer skills preferred.
Working ConditionsWorks inside a clean, well-lighted environment.
May be exposed to multiple crisis situations.
Time will be spent in office environment and inpatient care areas.
May be exposed to verbal and physical behavior escalation by patients.
Expected to work as a professional and to complete all priority work that cannot wait until the next working day.
Potential for minimal exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observance of Standard (Universal) precautions and safe handling practices.
This position has been classified as low exposure risk and does not require the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.
Physical RequirementsStanding, bending, ascending/descending stairs, reaching, lifting, and pushing/pulling is required 0-3 hours/shift.
Working, sitting, carrying is required 3-5 hours/shift.
Weight handled is less than 10 pounds.
Near visual acuity is necessary for accurate reading.
Talking and hearing are necessary for telephone conversations and interviewing patients/families, communicating with staff members and visitors.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Videos To Watchhttps:
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youtube.
com/watch?v=1P7RWLM7UAE Recommended Skills Assessments Health Care Inpatient Care Visual Perception Hazardous Materials Psychiatry Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.
The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve.
Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people.
We have 285 licensed beds and we're home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians.
Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore.
For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health.
Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care.
In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.
Job DescriptionGeneral SummaryUnder limited supervision, the Psychiatric Social Worker is responsible for assessment of the patient's psychosocial needs including the development of treatment goals and discharge plan.
The social worker interprets and performs complex patient care assessments specific to psychiatric care and treatment.
Social workers are members of the Treatment Team and have accountability to function as a team facilitator to accomplish patient outcomes identified on the treatment plan.
The Psychiatric Social Worker is a professional member of the interdisciplinary team and provides individual and group therapy interventions.
The social worker provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the social work process, and the environment of car.
The social worker collaborates with other team members, according to established standards.
Patients served include late adolescence, Adult and Adult-Geriatric.
MissionAll employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.
Reporting RelationshipsReports directly to the Director of Psychiatry.
QualificationsQualificationsMaster's degree from accredited school of social work required.
Currently licensed in the State of Maryland required.
Previous psychiatric or healthcare experience required.
Knowledge of DSM-IV-TR required.
Basic computer skills preferred.
Working ConditionsWorks inside a clean, well-lighted environment.
May be exposed to multiple crisis situations.
Time will be spent in office environment and inpatient care areas.
May be exposed to verbal and physical behavior escalation by patients.
Expected to work as a professional and to complete all priority work that cannot wait until the next working day.
Potential for minimal exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observance of Standard (Universal) precautions and safe handling practices.
This position has been classified as low exposure risk and does not require the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.
Physical RequirementsStanding, bending, ascending/descending stairs, reaching, lifting, and pushing/pulling is required 0-3 hours/shift.
Working, sitting, carrying is required 3-5 hours/shift.
Weight handled is less than 10 pounds.
Near visual acuity is necessary for accurate reading.
Talking and hearing are necessary for telephone conversations and interviewing patients/families, communicating with staff members and visitors.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Videos To Watchhttps:
//www.
youtube.
com/watch?v=1P7RWLM7UAE Recommended Skills Assessments Health Care Inpatient Care Visual Perception Hazardous Materials Psychiatry Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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