Clinical Social Worker

Clinical Social WorkerThis government contracting position will provide a wide range of diagnostic treatment, consultative and educational services to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) patients, their families, and staff.The location of this facility and position will be in Bethesda, MD.This employed position offers a strong salary, 15 days PTO, 11 Federal holidays, paid short-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance and shared cost of Aetna Health insurance.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate patient and family care with clinical center staffAssists in coordinating and planning programs to meet the social and emotional needs of patients and patient's familiesScreen patients for protocol and clinical trial participationProvide short term counseling related to adjustment to illness and protocol participationQualificationsMaster's Degree in Social Work, Licensure for Independent Clinical Social Work PracticeMust have medical malpractice insuranceStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a teamResourcefulness in problem solvingAbility to apply systems theory and work tactfully and cooperatively at all levelsSaratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any employee who is aware of discriminatory conduct or who has any concern about a possible violation of this policy should immediately report the conduct or concern to his or her supervisor, designated human resource personnel or any corporate office