Complex Care Clinical Social Worker
About The Position
The Social Worker performs social work assessments and interventions for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. The role provides patient- and family-centered care that values personal self-determination and requires managing multiple priorities while using creative, compassionate, and ethical problem-solving. As part of a multidisciplinary health team, the Social Worker conducts comprehensive assessments and develops treatment plans that integrate medical, social, and resource issues affecting individual patients, families, and at-risk populations. The role works collaboratively with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient-centered plans of care. This is a full-time hybrid position, Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position involves approximately 2–3 days per week in the community and/or in-office at medical practices in Lynn and Danvers, Massachusetts, and approximately 2–3 days per week working remotely. Remote work requires a stable, secure, compliant workstation in a quiet environment, and Teams Video must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or a relevant master’s degree.
- Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
- Willingness to obtain New Hampshire licensure; the cost is covered by MGB.
- At least 2 years of clinical experience in a medical setting.
- Proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics.
- Ability to integrate prior clinical experience into current practice.
- Knowledge of and ability to work within a complex organization.
- Ability to demonstrate social sensitivity.
Nice To Haves
- Case management experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychosocial assessments for patients and families experiencing social, emotional, interpersonal, or environmental issues.
- Formulate biopsychosocial assessments, disposition plans, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with other professionals on the interdisciplinary team to evaluate patients’ medical or physical conditions and assess their needs.
- Monitor, evaluate, and document client progress against measurable goals in treatment and care plans.
- Formulate risk assessments and provide crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and timely documentation.
- Advocate for clients while maintaining professional boundaries, and connect them with appropriate internal and external resources.
- Provide a range of evidence-based interventions.
- Coordinate and communicate treatment plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Use supervision and consultation when appropriate and seek timely assistance with complex cases and situations.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and use data to measure progress.
- Facilitate skill-based groups.
- Communicate findings effectively to a broader audience.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility review before an offer is made.
- Cost of obtaining New Hampshire licensure covered by MGB.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs supporting professional growth.
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Job Type
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