Clinical Social Worker LICSW, Menino 4 (40 hours, Days)

BMC Software•Boston, MA

5d•$43 - $53•Onsite

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 experiencing emotional and social problems. The role conducts psychosocial assessments and diagnoses, develops and implements treatment plans, evaluates care, provides education and support, and supervises, coaches, and mentors patients and families. It collaborates with healthcare professionals and external social, governmental, legal, educational, and healthcare organizations. The position provides clinical supervision to staff pursuing independent licensure, including assigning and overseeing work and assisting with complex cases. It manages the internship program, including its paperwork, contracts, training, and evaluation, and provides clinical supervision to interns. The role also supports program development, department quality initiatives, and the hospital’s mission. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one weekend per month and one holiday per year. The compensation range is $43.24–$52.70; the posting does not specify the pay period. A master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and a Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker license are required.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work.
Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) license.
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 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 care issues, and develop care plans.
Report suspected abuse and neglect, consult as required, and follow up to ensure timely compliance with legal mandates.
Identify when family involvement is needed in an initial assessment and attempt same-day contact when indicated.
Consult and collaborate with healthcare team members to address patients’ emotional and social needs.
Provide psychotherapy and/or 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, with more frequent contact when care or plans change.
Use social work techniques and theory to help patients and families cope with illness or social problems and improve functioning and emotional well-being.
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 the appropriate medical or department records according to policy 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 represent the department in the hospital and community.
Serve on department committees as appointed by the Director and lead committees as assigned.
Provide clinical supervision to Licensed Clinical Social Workers and other department personnel as assigned, including assigning and overseeing work and helping with complex cases.
Manage the internship program, including paperwork, contracts, training, evaluation, and clinical supervision of interns.
Support or coordinate development of programs and services related to BMC’s mission, and provide task supervision, leadership, and support to staff as assigned.
Maintain an orderly work area and equipment, report malfunctioning equipment, and maintain understanding of emergency procedures.
Follow hospital standards of conduct, patient-rights standards, infection-control requirements, and safety procedures; seek specialized support 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.