Clinical Social Worker, Addiction Recovery Program

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker is a key member of the Addictions Recovery Program outpatient team, which includes board certified addiction psychiatrists and substance use disorder (SUD) specialized clinicians. Clinical social workers provide SUD education, assessment and diagnosis, individual and group therapy, and treatment planning for patients with primary substance use disorder (SUD) and/or patients dually diagnosed with SUD and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. The clinical social worker provides clinical services to patients and families which address psychosocial, environmental, age specific and cultural issues in order to maximize emotional, social and physical wellbeing and the effective use of health care and community resources. Clinical social workers engage in treatment that includes medications to treat SUD, utilize and appreciate motivational interviewing, and participate in team meetings where team-based learning and treatment is highly valued.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Social Work required
• Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required (for Social Worker I)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License ] required
• Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required (for Social Worker II)
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] required (for Social Worker II)
• Experience in the field of Psychiatric, substance use and/or community mental health services preferred.
• Strong assessment and treatment skills
• Good organizational skills and ability to set priorities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effective verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to understand the role of social worker in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to work within a team
• Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and brief, short- or long-term treatment/management with individuals, families, and/or groups
• Advanced crisis intervention/treatment/management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to consult/teach
• Knowledge of community agencies/resources.
• Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients.
• Tolerance for ambiguity; analytical skills and computer literacy

Nice To Haves

• Hires with LCSW are required to obtain LICSW licensure within 12 months of eligibility to sit for the LICSW exam.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive initial psychosocial assessment
• Formulates initial and ongoing treatment plans
• Offers counseling, psychotherapy and case management services to patients and their caregivers
• Provides individual, group and family psychotherapy at a clinically appropriate frequency
• Develops clinical discharge plan for continuing care as necessary
• Provides SUD education and group treatment for patients
• Assesses and refers patients to the appropriate level of care as needed, including PHP/inpatient programs
• Submits mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and safety assessment when domestic violence is reported. Files reports as indicated.
• Completion of all required daily progress notes, discharge planning, group planning, treatment consents, billing and other documentation as necessary
• Provides vacation coverage to other Psychiatry/Addictions areas as necessary for continuity of patient care
• Attends staff and treatment team meetings
• Assists in research and quality improvement projects as requested
• Documentation of all patient contacts and other important clinical information in the electronic medical record and in accordance with BWH and department procedures
• Maintain of confidentiality and compliance with professional ethics according to professional and Departmental standards
• Collaborate with colleagues including cross coverage for like duties when necessary
• Participate in process improvement groups and improvement efforts as appropriate within scope of practice
• All other duties are prescribed
• Adheres to the profession’s clinical standards and NASW Code of Ethics.
• Adheres to the Department and Hospital standards, policies and procedures.
• Adheres to Departmental and Hospital quality/safety standards.
• Attend pertinent continuing education and professional activities related to job responsibilities and career goals.
• Keep current with social work and health care developments pertinent to job and profession.
• Comply with licensure requirements.

Benefits

• SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for eligible Non-MGB employees: $3,000 for LCSW and $10,000 for LICSW
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials
• Premiums
• Bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level