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

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker uses clinical social work techniques and theory to assess, consult on, and intervene with high-risk patients and their families regarding emotional and social problems. The role conducts psychosocial assessments and diagnoses, plans and implements treatment, evaluates care, and provides education, support, coaching, and mentoring to patients and families. The social worker collaborates with healthcare professionals and with social, governmental, and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, and physicians in the overall care of patients. The position provides clinical supervision to staff seeking independent licensure, including assigning and overseeing work and assisting with complex cases. It also manages the internship program, provides clinical supervision to interns, and supports student training. The role contributes to department operations, program development, committees, and quality improvement. This is a 40-hour-per-week day schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one weekend per month and one holiday per year. The position is in the MICU. The stated compensation range is $43.24–$52.70; the posting describes this as an estimate based on minimum qualifications and says offers consider factors such as education, experience, and relevant licensure or certifications.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
Knowledge of the social work process 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 that serve 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 using the department’s psychosocial assessment tool to identify emotional and social problems, determine care issues, and develop plans.
Report suspected abuse and neglect, follow up on cases, and 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 to reduce the impact of identified problems.
Keep inpatients and families informed, involved, supported, and treated through at least weekly contact, increasing contact when changes in care or plans require it.
Use social work techniques and theory to help patients and families cope with illness or social problems and improve functioning and emotional state.
Complete inpatient assessments by beginning within 24 hours of referral and finishing within two interviews or seven working days; complete outpatient assessments as soon as the patient permits and within two interviews; complete Emergency Department assessments within four hours of discharge.
Maintain confidentiality and document patient encounters and ongoing treatment in accordance with 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 required to maintain licensure.
Participate in department programs, follow department policies and procedures, identify operational weaknesses, and recommend improvements.
Supervise MSW and BSW students as assigned and represent the department in the hospital and community.
Serve on department committees as appointed and lead committees such as bereavement, in-service training, ethics, or trauma.
Provide clinical supervision to Licensed Clinical Social Workers and other department personnel as assigned; provide task supervision, leadership, and support to staff.
Manage the internship program, including paperwork, contracts, training, and evaluation, and provide clinical supervision to interns.
Support or coordinate development of programs or services related to the hospital’s mission.
Maintain a neat and 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 a supervisor and seek specialized assistance when patients from age groups not regularly served are present.
Perform other duties as needed and use hospital behavioral standards to guide decisions and support the hospital’s mission.