This social work position will support the outpatient Cardiology Clinics. The position will be based at our hospital location, 111 Michigan Ave, NW Washington, DC and will also provide phone support to families who receive Cardiology services at our sites across the region. Clinic coverage will include Cardiology Fetal Clinic, Transplant Clinic and general Cardiology patients. The social worker will partner with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients and families receive comprehensive cardiac care and are linked with resources to support them in their communities. Successful candidates should have the ability to engage with a diverse patient population and strong assessment skills.
The Social Worker II fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives and visitors, provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and based on findings, facilitates interventions. Effectively uses interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflicts and promote a healing environment. Demonstrates leadership and advanced clinical practice by mentoring junior staff, educating social work students and staff, medical/nursing providers on a range of topics that impact patient and family coping, communication, family dynamics, de-escalation and staff coping.