Job Family :

Clinical Trial Operations (Digital)

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

We are currently searching for a Clinical Social Worker. This position through National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases NIAID/DCR/ICMOB is committed to providing comprehensive state-of-the-art in person social work services to patients, their caregivers, families and to consult/collaborate with other NIAID staff on NIAID projects and protocols within the clinical/hospital setting. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.

• Independently provide social work services to Clinical Center patients, families, and staff throughout the entire organization.

• Develop a treatment plan based on assessment of psychological social and medical realities designed (1) to enhance the validity of the research and (2) to assist patients in making optimal hospital adjustment for requisite time of the study and arrange adequate discharge planning.

• Utilize a full range of screening, assessment, diagnostic, treatment, consultative and educational services.

• Provide clinical support to patients and families throughout the time they are participating in research protocols.

• Assists in coordinating and planning programs to meet the social and emotional needs of patients and patient's families.

• Screens patients for protocol and clinical trial participation.

• Assists in administering and scoring of clinical interviews and assessments.

• Documents assessments in medical records.

• Conducts interviews with subjects and their families.

• Coordinates patient and family care with clinical center staff.

• Participates in research group meetings and makes recommendations in the decision-making process regarding inclusion in studies and diagnosis.

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What You Will Need :

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

• Licensure for Independent Clinical Social Work Practice.

• Must have medical malpractice insurance coverage.

• A minimum of FOUR (4) years of experience in medical and/or clinical social work.

• Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) for Maryland, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) for Washington DC, or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for Virginia

• Ability to apply systems theory and work tactfully and cooperatively at all levels to provide effective consultation to NIAID patients, customers, internal and external organizations/collaborators, and NIH staff.

• Knowledge of the complexities of state and local bureaucracies to assist patients make optimal use of local resources.

• Knowledge of mental health, medical, and social services available in the metropolitan community and throughout the United States and worldwide to provide educational services and consultation.

• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, professional knowledge of and specialized experience in the theories, ethical principles and practices of clinical social work including family systems therapy, crisis intervention, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral interventions to diagnose and treat NIAID patients.

• Must be able to obtain approval for social work clinical privileges through the NIH Clinical Center Social Work credentialing process.

• Experience in Medical Documentation Systems

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Candidate during credentialing process must result in Tier III level of independent social work practice to be considered.

• Previous NIH experience preferred.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.