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

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

About The Position

Under clinical supervision of the Department Director, Manager, or an LCSW/LICSW, the Clinical Social Worker uses clinical social work techniques and theory to provide consultation, assessment, treatment interventions, and advocacy for patients and families. The role applies a biopsychosocial approach to healthcare and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to provide case management and crisis intervention addressing complex social factors and determinants of health. The social worker completes biopsychosocial and specialized trauma assessments; delivers brief, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and strengths-based interventions; develops safety plans; and supports patients and families coping with acute or chronic illness. The position also assesses social determinants of health and protective needs, reports suspected abuse or neglect, and connects patients and families with counseling, case management, advocacy, referrals, and community resources. The role maintains timely and compliant documentation in EPIC and other systems, participates in committees, work groups, meetings, and training, and maintains professional competency and an active MSW license. Full-time social workers receive weekly clinical supervision, monthly administrative supervision, and monthly group supervision. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one weekend per month and one holiday per year.

Requirements

Master’s degree (MSW) from an accredited School of Social Work, obtained before employment.
Must sit for the Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification exam within 90 days of hire.
Must obtain Massachusetts LCSW certification within six months of hire.
Knowledge of the social work process and community resources and agencies related to health, illness, and disability; the posting indicates this is generally acquired through one to two years of on-the-job training.
Knowledge of community resources and agencies serving adults, children, and families.
Advanced interpersonal skills to interact effectively with healthcare professionals and build therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Cultural sensitivity and comfort working with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations.
Computer literacy, including standard word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser applications.

Nice To Haves

Bicultural or bilingual competency.

Responsibilities

Complete biopsychosocial and specialized trauma assessments using the department’s psychosocial assessment tool.
Provide brief, solution-focused interventions and develop safety plans as needed.
Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based crisis interventions for patients and families.
Develop rapport and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Use motivational interviewing, reflective listening, and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment to support patients and families.
Help patients and families cope with newly diagnosed or chronic illness and improve functioning and emotional wellbeing.
Maintain regular contact with admitted patients and families, including at least weekly contact and additional contact when care or plans change.
Collaborate proactively with multidisciplinary medical teams and community providers.
Screen and assess patients’ social determinants of health and protective needs related to abuse and violence.
Report suspected abuse and neglect and follow up to support timely consultations and legal compliance.
Provide referrals, counseling, case management, and advocacy related to substance misuse, disabilities, mental health, homelessness, and end-of-life needs.
Connect patients and families with community resources and services, including healthcare support, social services, financial assistance, childcare, housing, clothing, transportation, and food pantries.
Use EPIC and other information technology interfaces to track and monitor patients.
Meet assessment timelines for inpatient, outpatient, and Emergency Department patients.
Maintain confidential, timely, and compliant clinical documentation and departmental records.
Submit required statistics, records, and reports within required time frames.
Participate in social work committees, departmental work groups, meetings, training, and in-service education.
Maintain competency and ensure MSW licensure remains active through continuing education.
Promote a positive, collaborative work environment and follow hospital policies, safety procedures, and professional standards.
Adapt to changing departmental needs and perform other assigned duties.