Emergency Department (ED) Social Worker - Sign On Bonus Eligible

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

45d•$66,397 - $82,991•Onsite

About The Position

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. We are seeking a MSW Emergency Department Social Worker with LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC - This role is eligible for a Sign on Bonus for experienced candidates This role will be situated in the Emergency Department of Lowell General Hospital Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care, our fourth designation achieved in March 2025! The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent of hospitals have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
One (1) year of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Assesses selected cases within a defined patient population to evaluate for potential psychosocial barriers to quality patient outcomes and timely, safe, and appropriate discharges
Work with individuals who may have substance abuse, mental health conditions, or housing instability
Intervene in situations where the treatment plan can be significantly impacted by providing the patient/family with support and counseling regarding social, emotional, and/or financial issues.
Work collaboratively with a healthcare team
Focus on connecting patients and their families to resources in the community
Assist hospital staff dealing with cases of abuse and neglect and report cases to appropriate agencies/authorities.