Medical Social Worker

We operate a Level I trauma center, a children's hospital and a complete stroke center. New grads get a 12-week orientation with a dedicated preceptor.

Overview

We're looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our team in Washington. Our Hospice program serves children and families involved with protective services across three counties. This is a field-based position with mileage reimbursement and access to a county car pool.

Key responsibilities

• Track outcomes and required visit frequencies
• Coordinate advance directives and goals-of-care conversations
• Refer clients to community resources such as housing, food assistance, transportation and benefits
• Conduct home visits and safety checks
• Arrange placements in skilled nursing, rehab, hospice or group homes
• Report suspected abuse or neglect to the proper authorities as a mandated reporter
• Develop discharge, service and safety plans with patients, families and the care team

Minimum qualifications

• 3+ years of social work experience in a healthcare or human services setting
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for home visits
• LMSW, LSW or LCSW in District of Columbia, depending on position
• Comfortable with crisis situations and difficult conversations
• Knowledge of mandated reporting laws
• Must pass background check, child abuse registry check and fingerprinting
• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program; BSW considered for case worker roles

Starting pay: $70,000 - $94,000 per year, depending on experience and certifications.

What we offer

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation during the application process, let us know.

A resume is enough to apply. Cover letters are optional.

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Wright Memorial Hospital.