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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - CHOR Brook Rd. Pavilion - Feeding Program

Social WorkerIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62k-$97k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job description

The purpose of the Clinical Social Worker 3 (MSW) position is to provide both direct patient care to patients and families and assist in the coordination of team delivered services.

The Clinical Social Worker 3 will complete a psychosocial assessment; develop treatment plans that are congruent with the overall health care plan; provide psychosocial intervention; educate patients, their family members, staff and social work students; facilitate compliance with treatment; work with the community to provide needed services; and coordinate discharge planning activities.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia preferred

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED

CSW Level 3: minimum of three (3) years of clinical social work experience with at least one (1) year in a specialty practice area

Experience PREFERRED

Clinical social work experience in an acute care setting preferred

Education/training REQUIRED

Master of Social Work Degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required

Initiate patient/family intervention based on self-assessment of service need(s). Initiate community/facility referrals based on identified patient/family needs. Initiate consultation with facility staff regarding psychosocial patient/family needs. Contact the appropriate Social Services Department to report suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation cases. Develop intervention plans and related interventions with patients/families/significant others. Initiate education activities with and for facility staff. Contribute to quality improvement activities through self-analysis of services and needs. Participate in service area meetings, training, and patient care conferences.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable)

This position may supervise social work students on a voluntary basis. Depending on unit assignment may supervise other Masters and Doctoral Degree students from other disciplines (e. g. Psychology).

Additional position requirements

Depending on the unit assignment, may be required to work alternate schedules, weekends and/or holidays, and take call. May be required to work alternate unit assignments, including at other clinical locations.

Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Compensation Grade Ranges:

Clinical Social Worker 2: $58,697.60 - $87,942.40
Clinical Social Worker 3: $62,420.80 - $96,740.80

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Social Worker provides direct patient care, including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and discharge coordination. They also facilitate patient education, community referrals, and contribute to quality improvement activities within the clinical team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work degree from an accredited program and possess at least three years of clinical social work experience. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential in the State of Virginia is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis interventionCase managementInterdisciplinary collaborationAbuse reportingClinical documentationStudent supervision

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 35% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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