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Bilingual Clinical Social Worker - Georgetown University Medical Center

Job Posted 1/17/2025
Georgetown Univerisity
Washington, DC 20080
United States
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements The Clinical Social Worker provides direct services, including coordination of care, evaluations, counseling, and referrals, to patients and research participants of the Memory Disorders Program (MDP). This team member, fluent in Spanish and English, serves as the central point of connection for all aspects of care, including clinical services, research, community resources, and support. This role is critical in advancing health equity by focusing on underserved communities and ensuring inclusive access to the care and research offered by the MDP. Collaborating with the MDP Research Providers and the Community Engagement Specialist, this position also plays a key role in improving the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups in MDP clinical trials. The Clinical Social Worker has additional responsibilities that include but are not limited to: + Develop programs and informational materials tailored to diverse communities and collaborate with the Community Research Liaison to coordinate and participate in community events, meetings, and workshops. + Create and implement patient and participant care plans for Spanish-speaking patients, research subjects, their families, and other underserved groups in partnership with MDP and MGUH Neurology providers. + Educate and counsel MDP patients, participants, and their families about dementia research, care options, and local community resources and support services. + Administer global rating scales and cognitive assessments to Spanish-speaking MDP research participants. + Coordinate research and clinical care services for MDP patients, study participants, and their families, ensuring a focus on underserved communities. + Supervise and mentor trainees, volunteers, and students, including medical students and other professionals in training. + Support MDP and MGUH Neurology clinicians in delivering the highest quality of care through seamless coordination of services and access to available resources. Requirements and Qualifications + Master's degree in Social Work. + 5-7 years of clinical social work experience; geriatric social work experience strongly preferred. + Valid state or government social work license. + Experience in clinical research or medical settings is strongly preferred. + Excellent organizational, communication, and networking skills with the ability to build long-term relationships with investigators and community members. + Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks effectively. + Proficiency in PC software programs, including Windows, MS Office, internet, and email. + Fluency in Spanish and English. Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $54,616.00 - $100,493.33 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors. Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS ( gms.georgetown.edu ) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. 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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation) , disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law () . Benefits: Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website () .