Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Program Administrator provides crisis intervention and follow-up counseling to victims and families of sexual and/or domestic violence using professional therapeutic interventions and trauma informed therapy. Provides guidance and supervision to junior counselors, interns, and advocates.

Principal Duties:

1.   Responds to incoming calls on crisis line in supportive manner and makes appropriate dispositions to victim advocates and counselors.

2.   Provides crisis intervention and evaluation to victims of sexual abuse/assault, domestic violence, human sex trafficking according to performance policies and procedures.

3.   Interviews victims and significant others for medical and legal information

4.   Determines the need for medical forensic examinations

5.   Utilizes special techniques in assessment and treatment of trauma patients

6.   Assesses developmental norms and identifies problematic behavior symptomatic of sexual abuse.

7.   Provides individual and group counseling to trauma victims.

8.   Supervises counselors in training and provides helpful and necessary feedback to improve performance.

9.   Utilizes active listening skills to ascertain each patient's needs; responds in an appropriate manner.

10. Responds to needs of all crisis line callers in an appropriate manner in accordance with written procedures.

11. Assesses lethality and initiates appropriate intervention with suicidal callers.

12. Provides crisis callers with accurate information and makes appropriate referrals.

13. Assesses the problems and provides emotional support to the patient in crisis, while setting limits.

14. Collaborates with physicians and nursing staff in all aspects of patient care and appropriately consults with physician regarding forensic exams, psychiatric assessments, and case management.

15. Documents demographic and clinical information in the clinical record nd completes all paperwork related to case management in accordance with quality assurance standards and written procedures. Writes concise, coherent and accurate clinical summaries.

16. Identifies and documents patient's chief complaint and precipitating events.

17. Documents clear psychosocial history and patient notes for each patient/client.

18. Obtains collateral information from families, care providers and significant others when necessary.

19. Reviews client charts and notes of interns, students, junior counselors.

20. Conducts annual evaluations of other Counselors with guidance from program Administrator.

21. Does related work as assigned.

Customer Service:

1.   Greets customers in courteous, friendly, respectful and professional manner at all times, including maintaining eye contact when appropriate.

2.   Follows communication protocols to both internal and external customers, including introducing him/herself with job title and experience, asking open ended questions, such as “How may I be of help to you?” using the customer’s name as soon as it is learned.

3.   Responds promptly and appropriately to customer questions/concerns/complaints and attempts immediate resolution.

4.   Keeps customer’s information confidential, including public places such as elevators or the cafeteria.

5.   Provides assistance and offers help immediately, including finding someone else to meet the request, if unable to do so him/herself. Introduce other staff to customers when a hand-off occurs and explain that the person will provide excellent service.

6.   Demonstrates commitment to excellent service recovery when a customer’s expectations have not been met.

Commitment to Co-Workers:

1.   Offers assistance to colleagues and other departments when needed.

2.   Takes responsibility for solving problems regardless of origin; completes assignments, and respects deadlines.

3.   Resolves conflict directly with colleagues and seeks assistance from others if the issue cannot be resolved. Refrains from criticism in public.

4.   Mindful and respectful of others’ time and schedules. Attends meetings on time and communicates any absences.

5.   Provides co-workers with a status report for continuity of workflow when planning to be out of the office, off the unit, or away from the department

Communication Etiquette:

1.   Respectful, courteous and professional in all forms of communication and follows facility’s service communication protocol in all interactions.

2.   Refrains from use of personal cell phone in patient care areas and keeps usage to a minimum at all other times while on duty.

3.   Does not text or use e-mail during meetings (except for exigent or emergency situations).

4.   Limits use of business cell phone during meetings (remain on vibrate and/or calls go to voicemail).

5.   Makes every effort to answer telephone calls within three rings, introducing him/herself, department and title (if appropriate).  Asks permission before placing the caller on hold or using the speakerphone.  If caller is transferred, gives the caller the extension number of the person he or she is being transferred to.  Offers further assistance to the caller upon completing the conversation.

6.   Maintains an appropriate voicemail message and when away from the office has an out-of-office email message that is brief, current, and includes name and department and offers the caller options if possible.

7.   Returns email and voicemail messages promptly but no later than within one business day (24 hours).

8.   Always mindful of voice and language in public.

Self Management:

1.   Reports to work appropriately groomed and in compliance with the Hospital’s dress code.  Wears identification badge at all times at chest level and facing outwards so identification is clearly visible.

2.   Complete all assignments within deadlines or negotiates alternative actions and time frames in order to achieve desired outcomes.

3.   Completes mandatory, annual education and competency requirements.

4.   Follows UMCAP safety, infection control and employee health standards.

5.   Demonstrates responsibility for personal growth, development and professional knowledge and competency.

6.   Adhere to all UMCAP and department policies and procedures, including Code of Conduct and professional behavior standards.  Does not exceed Hospital guidelines in reference to attendance, punctuality, and use of sick and unplanned absences.  Provides notification of absences, lateness and vacation requests according to department guidelines.  Respects length of time for lunch and break times.

7.   Reviews, signs, and adheres to UMCAP and/or departmental confidentiality statement.

For Supervisory Positions Only:

This position supervises jobs that are

• Professional

Supervisory responsibilities typically include

• Evaluating Job Performance
• Coaching/Mentoring

Approximate Number of Employees Supervised:

• Exempt (Salaried): 4                                               
• Non-Exempt (hourly):  4

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required:   Current Maryland license in good standing as a Clinical Social Worker

Certified Supervisor of Mental Health Counselors.  

Preferred:   Certification in a trauma informed therapeutic intervention. CPR Certification.

Life Support Certification:  

Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)          

Education/Knowledge

Attained Level: Advanced Professional

Completed Course Work/Program:  Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work or Ph.D. in Psychology.

Applicable Experience

Experience (years):          Required:  5 - 7 years                     Preferred:  7 - 10 years

Experience (describe required & preferred):  Experience with trauma informed counseling or related field and five (5) years' experience in crisis intervention, sexual and domestic violence, and mental health diagnoses.

Technical/Clinical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite Skill Level 

• Word: Basic                                               
• Excel: Basic
• PowerPoint:  Basic                                     

Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology

Other:  Able to summarize patient information and document psychosocial assessment, psychiatric evaluations and other patient interventions.

Communication Skills & Abilities 

Select highest applicable level:  Effective Oral/Written Skills and Provide Empathy

Bilingual:       Preferred            Language:  Spanish

Problem Solving/Analytical Skills & Abilities 

Professional/Supervisory

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.