Clinical Social Work LICSW

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

2d•$67,725 - $111,717•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Social Work Manager, the Social Worker LICSW evaluates, diagnoses, and treats psychosocial problems using clinical social work skills to help patients and families address personal and environmental issues related to mental or physical illness. The role works with patients and families to support their psychosocial functioning and participates in an interdisciplinary care team to reduce barriers to treatment, discharge, and follow-up, improve patient flow and outcomes, and enhance patients’ physical and mental health. The position follows social work professional standards and the NASW Code of Ethics. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, as well as its Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. The role is based at Rhode Island Hospital in a normal office environment with exposure to patient care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school of social work.
Current license from the State of Rhode Island Board of Social Work Licensure; minimum licensure requirement is Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW).
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care that considers aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
Analytical and therapy skills to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy, and evaluate results.
Between six months and one year of clinical experience, preferably in a health or mental health setting, with emphasis on populations served in the assigned area.
Training and experience to address the specific needs of patients in assigned areas, including developmental, age-related, and cultural needs.
Ability to interact effectively with patients, families, medical staff, and outside agencies.
Obtain medical staff privileges upon hire.
Eligible ambulatory LICSWs must enroll with payors to submit charges for billable services.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in a health or mental health setting serving populations relevant to the assigned area.

Responsibilities

Apply corporate values and act in accordance with the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Complete biopsychosocial evaluations to identify and address barriers to treatment and discharge, improve patient flow and health status, and support effective use of resources.
Consult with medical and support staff about patients’ backgrounds, psychosocial functioning, and needs to support comprehensive care planning, treatment compliance, and care coordination.
Develop treatment plans, initiate individual and group clinical interventions, and evaluate treatment progress and results.
Document social work activities in patients’ medical records according to departmental standards.
Participate in case conferences with care personnel and community agencies to improve care coordination and transitions through the care continuum.
Educate patients and families to help them understand, accept, and follow medical and social work recommendations.
Assess patient and family advocacy needs and coordinate advocacy activities in the hospital and community, emphasizing client self-determination and access to social supports and community resources.
Provide field placement supervision and evaluation for BSW and/or MSW candidates as part of the Department of Clinical Social Work Student program, if qualified.
Complete case-related statistics and other reports according to departmental standards.
Stay current on relevant community resources and access them as needed.
Participate in hospital-wide, departmental, and community studies, projects, and trainings related to psychosocial issues and barriers in service delivery.
Maintain and enhance professional expertise through educational activities and attend training relevant to clinical responsibilities.
Participate in quality assurance activities in accordance with department, hospital, and Joint Commission standards.
Follow Brown University Health, hospital, and department policies and procedures and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards to maintain a safe environment of care.