ED Clinical Social Worker-MSW- 24 Hrs Evenings

BMC Software • Boston, MA

110d

About The Position

Under the clinical supervision of the Department Director and or Manager (or LCSW / LICSW), utilizes clinical social work techniques and theory to provide consultation, assessment, treatment interventions and advocacy for a diverse population of patients and their families. Utilizes a biopsychosocial approach to healthcare, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams; to provide case management and crisis intervention for a wide range of complex social factors and determinants of health. 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 (MSW) from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Must sit for the Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Certification exam within the first 90 days from date of hire.
• Must obtain Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Requires level of knowledge of Social Work process and community resources generally acquired through one to two years on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of community resources and agencies that serve adults, children, and families.
• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals.
• 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.
• 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 and team members in the Emergency Department.
• Initiates and manages meetings with families dealing with catastrophic news.
• Supports patients and families who are in crisis; initiates family meetings with ED providers.
• 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, reflective listening, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral treatment.
• Provides crisis intervention and problem solving support to patients and families in crisis.
• Provides information, referrals, and counseling relative to health issues, child protection needs, family violence, and other concerns.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to hospital policy.
• Documents each patient encounter in the medical record or the Department clinical record.
• Provides clinical supervision to other department personnel and graduate student interns, as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
• Continuing education units necessary to maintain licensure.
• Supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

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