Clinical Psych Social Worker- PRN

This Social Work position at Children’s National Hospital is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric assessment, Crisis intervention, DSM V criteria, Social work, Case management, Safety assessment, Diagnostic assessment, Family therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker provides psychiatric and psychosocial assessments for children and adolescents in the Emergency Room and Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. They collaborate with the attending psychiatrist to determine case disposition, safety, and appropriate discharge planning.