Job Description - Social Worker - Community Health (3309958)
Social Worker - Community Health - (3309958)
FULL TIME/ 40 HOURS/ CHARLESTOWN, MA / CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER LICSW
- HYBRID work schedule including onsite and virtual/remote.
- Seeking LICSW (May consider someone in process for independent license).
- Excellent benefits: generous Paid Time Off; 403B match; cash balance pension; tuition reimbursement of $5,250/year, Continuing Education; Medical and Dental; Short-term disability; MBTA pass subsidy; and much more.
- Full time job, but may consider less than full time or part time hours for qualified candidates.
JOB HIGHLIGHTS
- Provides clinical services with adult patients, couples, and/or families as part of a behavioral health team providing integrated care in a community health center.
- Provides state of the Art Therapy dedicated to enhancing the emotional, social, and physical well-being of patients by employing patient centered, patient directed approach to care.
- Conducts psychosocial assessments, collaborates to build treatment plans, and provides indicated therapy, utilizing evidence based and culturally sensitive models of care.
- Collaborates with colleagues in Internal Medicine and other health center professionals in developing and implementing care plans.
- Provides social work consultation to other disciplines within the Health Center and community.
- Facilitates clinical education of social work students.
- Participates on Departmental, Health Center, and Hospital committees.
- Considers the appropriate and efficient use of Health Center resources and supports implementation of innovations in care delivery as appropriate.
Clinical Practice
- Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families. Formulates diagnosis, disposition, and treatment plans. Employs clinical services such as individual, couples, family, and group therapy; provides crisis intervention; participates in case management and discharge planning.
- Provides treatment that is evidence based, incorporating updated clinical care models. Develops effective treatment plans and modifies based on patient progress/outcomes.
- Provides care that is culturally/racially sensitive, and trauma informed. Advocates on behalf of patients and/or their families to gain access to services and resources.
- Participates as a key member of integrated medical and behavioral health care teams, participating in treatment planning and providing outpatient therapy.
- Refers to and collaborates with interdepartmental specialists and programs, outside agencies, facilities, payors, and other relevant community resources.
Organizational/Administrative Skills
- Takes responsibility for own administrative duties, including timely and appropriate documentation in patient medical records. Effectively utilizes electronic medical record system to maintain documentation and communicate with other team members.
- Monitors and manages productivity independently to established standards.
- Attends and participates in team meetings, unit meetings, division meetings, and staff meetings.
Professional Conduct
- Adheres to the profession’s clinical standards and code of ethics. Adheres to the Department, Health Center and Hospital standards, policies and procedures.
- Maintains the standard and educational requirements specific to the position and professional licensure.
- Responsible for own professional development. Identifies own learning needs and goals. Attends pertinent continuing education and professional activities related to job responsibilities and career goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
- Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Strong assessment and treatment skills, utilizing evidence-based approaches and protocols.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong time management skills; ability to re-prioritize tasks as needed to meet demands with little supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate electronic health records.
- Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to understand the role of social worker in a community healthcare setting and to work in a complex, fast paced environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Able to provide assessment services in office or remotely using virtual technology.
- Able to communicate orally and in writing.
- Able to document services provided using electronic medical record technology.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No supervisory responsibilities at start.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location
MA-Charlestown-MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center
Work Locations
MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center
73 High Street
Charlestown 02129
Job
Social Worker
Organization
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule
Part-time
Standard Hours 40
Shift
Day Job
Employee Status
Regular
Recruiting Department MGH Charlestown Health Center
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