Clinical Social Worker-LICSW, MICU, 40 Hours (Days)

BMC Software•Boston, MA

8d•$43 - $53

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker-LICSW uses clinical social work techniques and theory to assess, consult on, and intervene with high-risk patients and families regarding emotional and social problems. The role conducts psychosocial assessments and diagnoses, develops and implements treatment plans, evaluates care, and provides education, support, coaching, and mentoring to patients and families. It collaborates with healthcare professionals and external social, governmental, legal, educational, and healthcare agencies involved in patient care. The position provides clinical supervision to licensed clinical social workers and other department personnel, including staff seeking independent licensure, and supervises graduate students and interns. It manages the internship program, supports program development, and contributes to department operations and quality improvement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with one weekend per month and one holiday per year.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) license.
Knowledge of social work processes and community resources and agencies related to health, illness, and disability, generally acquired through one to two years of on-the-job training.
Knowledge of community resources and agencies serving children and families.
Advanced interpersonal skills to work effectively with healthcare professionals, build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and supervise graduate students.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team.
Cultural sensitivity and comfort working with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations.

Nice To Haves

Bicultural or bilingual competency.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and families for emotional and social problems using the department’s psychosocial assessment tool.
Identify issues to address during care and develop a plan.
Report suspected abuse and neglect, and follow up to ensure timely consultation and compliance with legal mandates.
Determine when family involvement is needed in the initial assessment and attempt contact the same day when indicated.
Consult and collaborate with healthcare team members to address patients’ emotional and social needs.
Provide psychotherapeutic treatment and psychosocial support to patients and families.
Maintain at least weekly contact with inpatients and families, increasing contact when changes in care or plans require it.
Help patients and families cope with illness or social problems and improve functioning and emotional state using social work techniques and theory.
Complete inpatient assessments within two interviews or seven working days after beginning within 24 hours of referral; complete outpatient assessments within two interviews as soon as the patient permits; and complete emergency department assessments within four hours of discharge.
Maintain patient confidentiality and document encounters and ongoing treatment according to hospital, departmental, regulatory, and professional requirements.
Submit department statistics, records, and reports within required time frames.
Maintain professional competency, attend staff meetings and in-service education, and obtain continuing education units needed to maintain licensure.
Participate in department programs, follow policies and procedures, identify operational weaknesses, and recommend improvements.
Supervise MSW and BSW students as assigned and provide clinical supervision to staff and department personnel as assigned.
Manage the internship program, including paperwork, contracts, training, and evaluation.
Support or coordinate new program development or services related to the hospital’s mission.
Provide task supervision, leadership, and support to staff as assigned; lead committees as assigned.
Represent the department in the hospital and community regarding department practice and social work.
Maintain an orderly work area and equipment, report malfunctioning equipment, and understand emergency procedures.
Follow hospital standards of conduct, patient-rights standards, infection-control procedures, and safety procedures.
Notify the supervisor when patients from age groups not regularly served are present and seek appropriate specialized support.
Perform other duties as needed and use hospital behavioral standards to guide decision-making.