Social Worker, MSW

Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, Md., is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to provide excellent wellness, disease management and health-care services to the community.

* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality therapeutic care that is appropriate to the age , diagnoses,developmental state , and mental status of the clients that are assigned to their specific unit/department. * Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality therapeutic care that is appropriate to the age ,diagnoses, developmental state , and mental status of the clients that are assigned to their specific unit/department. * Provides individual, group, and family therapies to clients and their families * Participates in and interdisciplinary treatment team to propose and develop strategies and * interventions that would promote excellent therapeutic outcomes * Assists clients in their development of self respect, dignity, integrity, and self-actualization through a multitude of traditional and adjunctive therapeutic services * Co-ordinates with the interdisciplinary team, referral sources, and community resources after care and supportive services to ensure a successful discharge planning process. * Documents services provided and disseminates information/reports to community referral * sources and agencies, i.e ., DJJ, DSS, HHS, APS, CPS, LCC, etc.

* Master's Degree in Social Work or equivalent Master's Degree in a recognized health field * Licensed Graduate Social Work Licensure Required * One to Three Years Social Work Experience, Experience in an Inpatient Setting Preferred * Knowledge of Psychological Disorders & Abnormal Psychology Related to Adolescents * Required * Excellent Written and Verbal Skills * Crisis Management and Time Management Skills Required * Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Creativity Skills Required * Public Relations and Customer Service Skills Required * Flexibility in Work Hours in Order to Meet patient and Organization Operating Needs