ED Clinical Social Worker- LCSW- 24 Hrs Evenings

BMC Software • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Utilizing clinical social work techniques and theory, consults on, assesses, and intervenes with high-risk patients and their families regarding the impact/amelioration of emotional and social problems. Duties also include, but are not limited to, conducting psychosocial assessments, making a psychosocial diagnosis, planning and implementing effective treatments, evaluation, education, supervision, coaching and mentoring of the patient (client) and family members. The position consults with, collaborates and communicates with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, physicians and other sources in the overall care of the patient.

Requirements

• Requires Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work with experience in trauma informed care.
• Requires a Massachusetts Licensed Certified Social Worker.
• Previous experience with children and families, child protection, and child welfare required.
• Crisis experience required.
• Previous experience with vulnerable populations preferred.
• Previous experience in hospital or healthcare setting strongly preferred.
• Requires level of knowledge of Social Work process and community resources.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of community resources and agencies that serve children and families.
• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations.
• Bicultural/Bilingual competency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient and family to ascertain emotional and social problems.
• Utilizes the department’s psychosocial assessment tool as a guideline.
• Identifies issues to be addressed during the patient’s care and formulates a plan.
• Completes biopsychosocial assessments and other specialized trauma assessments.
• Provides trauma informed, strengths-based interventions on behalf of patients and their families.
• Communicates effectively and proactively with providers, nurses and other healthcare professionals in the Emergency Department.
• Initiates and manages meetings with families dealing with catastrophic news.
• Supports patients and families in crisis; initiates family meetings with ED providers.
• Interacts independently and effectively with providers, nurses, and other ED healthcare professionals.
• Responds to P1 and P2 traumas promptly and assists the team in identifying patients and next of kin.
• Provides case management and advocacy on behalf of patients and families.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams and community providers.
• Assesses safety risks and provides brief, solution-focused interventions and safety plans.
• Uses techniques including motivational interviewing and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral treatment.
• Provides crisis intervention and problem solving support to patients and families in crisis.
• Provides information, referrals, and counseling on various health and social issues.
• Collaborates effectively with other BMC programs and community agencies.
• Responds promptly to consult requests and referrals for social work supports.
• Uses clinical and time management skills to triage cases and prioritize patients.
• Communicates with ED colleagues and Social Work Manager on call.
• Provides education, crisis intervention and emotional support to patients, families, and ED staff.
• Develops and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Screens and assesses patients for needs regarding social determinants of health.
• Reports suspected cases of abuse and neglect and follows up for compliance.
• Identifies need to involve patient’s family through the initial assessment process.
• Consults and collaborates with healthcare team members to address patient needs.
• Provides psychotherapeutic treatment and/or psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Ensures inpatient and family remain apprised and supported through clinical relationships.
• Begins assessment for an inpatient within 24 hours of referral and completes within two interviews.
• Begins assessment for an outpatient as soon as patient permits and completes within two interviews.
• Completes assessment for an Emergency Department patient within four hours of discharge.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to hospital policy.
• Documents each patient encounter in the medical record or Department clinical record.
• Works independently and initiates interventions with patients and families.
• Provides clinical supervision to other department personnel and graduate student interns.
• Complies with departmental, regulatory and professional requirements for documentation.
• Submits department statistics and other records and reports within required time frames.
• Maintains competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality care.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, individual/group supervision and in-service education.
• Obtains continuing education units necessary to maintain licensure.
• Assists management in the operation of a quality department.
• Supports graduate and undergraduate training programs by supervising MSW and BSW students.
• Identifies weaknesses in operation and recommends improvements.
• Works diligently on department committees.
• Represents department throughout hospital and outside community.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintains a complete understanding of emergency procedures.
• Conforms to hospital standards of conduct.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.
• Participation in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
• COVID-19 and flu vaccination required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees