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Position Summary Medical Faculty Associates is recruiting for a Social Worker as part of the CHOICE (Continuum of Care in Hospitalized Patients with Opioid Use Disorder and Infectious Complications of Drug Use) project. This social worker will assess patients' needs, develop patient centered plans, and work with patients to achieve their optimal health post discharge from the hospital after admission for infectious complication from injecting opioids. The Social Worker will perform motivational interviewing, provide linkage and connection to wrap-around services in accordance with study protocols, provide intensive patient navigation and follow principles of harm reduction. Clinical supervision is available for components of this work to meet clinical requirements towards achieving LICSW certification, if desired. ** This position is contingent on grant funding. The grant is slated to end 07/26. ** Essential Duties and Responsibilities to perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. The Social Worker performs the following duties/responsibilities for the assigned Practice Area: Applies the theories, knowledge, procedures, methods, and/or ethics derived from a formal educational program in social work to restore or enhance social functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations or communities through assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and advocacy to maximize the individual's well-being. Assess risk by screening and interviewing clients. Identify and construct service plans that best meet the client's needs and determine best resources available. Develop plans by identifying programs and services available for a variety of client issues dealing with challenges, change, and crisis. Follow study protocol to provide linkage services, intensive patient navigation, and wrap around care to participants, including connecting participants to resources in the community and assisting them in navigating such resources as needed. Maintain case history records and document client(s) progress. May perform chart reviews and generates notes on evaluations, therapy sessions, reports, and other accountability measures. Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, childcare, and/or medical care in accordance with licensure. Perform motivational interviewing related to harm reduction, treatment of substance use disorders (SUD) and prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Provide training, guidance, and support to others preparing for use of resources. Adhere to research Participate in regular site-team meetings and multi-site team meetings, and be responsive to supervision from off-site central study LICSW. Perform additional duties to include assisting the PI with day-to-day affairs of the site activities as they relate to supporting adherence to protocols of the Clinical Trial, and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Education Masters Degree in Social Work. Licensure A current LGSW, LISW or LICSW license in the District of Columbia. Experience Experience in motivational interviewing required. One to two years of experience supporting clients with substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder, is preferred. At least one year of research experience is preferred. Competencies The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or traits required for success in this position. Social Worker must demonstrate: Knowledge and support of GWMFA’s vision, mission statement, values, and guiding principles. Knowledge of and ability to follow study protocols, and standard operating procedures. Previous experience with linkage to community resources. Experience with motivational interviewing. Familiarity with harm reduction principles. Proactivity in self-educating on and navigating local resources available to study participants. Excellent interpersonal skills for communicating professionally, cheerfully, and effectively with study participants, families, clinicians, colleagues, research associates, patient/peer navigators and other study team members. History of working independently and as part of a team. Good written communication skills for electronic health record documentation. Proficiency reading documents and following instructions written in English. The ability to work well with others across differences and resolve conflicts when they occur. Familiarity with the technology/equipment utilized by the research project. Compassion, patience, and calm. Integrity, with appropriate concern for confidentiality. Flexibility, initiative, and self-direction. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Concern for quality and accuracy. Other Requirements None at this time Supervision Received PGA/Department Manager and Senior Director of Clinical Research Operations. Direct collaboration with Physician Fellowship / Research Liaisons. Supervision Exercised None About GW MFA MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH), separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals. The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach. #J-18808-Ljbffr GW Medical Faculty Associates

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