General Summary

Under general supervision provides therapeutic intervention and advanced social work services to patients and their families to enhance comprehensive, integrated and uninterrupted care in the hospital and to have continuity of care in the community. Acts as a resource to Clinical Social Worker I incumbents. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers in accordance with UMMS and departmental policies and procedures.

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Education and Experience

• Maryland state Social Work licensure and credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) is required.
• Two years applicable social work experience is required.
• Experience working with severe mental health and psychotic disorders is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of social work practices, individual, family and group counseling, case recording, chart documentation, community referrals, and effective networking techniques to coordinate services for patients outside of the hospital. Familiarity with general medicine, psychiatry, psychology and sociology and how social, familial, economic and individual factors affect an individual's ability to function is required.
• Knowledge of child protection laws, state Medicaid guidelines, NASW code of ethics (professional standards), and confidentiality and privacy, as applicable to the particular area of specialty is required.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs.
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding clinical, psycho-social patient care, and to provide input regarding the organization and functioning of the hospital unit is required.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to conduct successful counseling, social services, supervision of students, consultation with colleagues and documentation of patient counseling sessions.

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