Inpatient Psych Social Worker ( LICSW , LCSW ) - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Lynn, MA

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About The Position

BayRidge Hospital was opened in 1996 providing inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment. Located in Lynn, MA, it provides a full continuum of mental health services to public and private patients. Centrally located in Lynn, BayRidge is easily accessible from Route 1, only 15 minutes from Boston, MA and 10 minutes from the Northshore. Assumes responsibility for the planning and delivery of safe and therapeutic treatment to all patients. Assures efficient patient utilization of continuum resources through close communication and collaboration with the patient, primary treatment team, insurers, and community and family support systems. In collaboration with the treatment team, plans appropriate individual and group treatment plans to meet the ongoing needs of assigned patients.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in social work required with a current valid Massachusetts license, LICSW preferred.
• Previous clinical leadership experience or demonstrated clinical leadership skills with theoretical as well as practical knowledge of the clinical area.
• Competence in individual case management and knowledge of managed care.
• Knowledge of de-escalation/restraint management techniques.
• Familiarity with motivational interviewing and short-term treatment techniques.
• Strong ability to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop treatment plans to address the identified needs.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience with brief family interventions as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the hospital in a manner that demonstrates a strong commitment to quality patient care.
• Advocate for patient needs by conducting ongoing psychosocial needs assessments and communicating these needs to the treatment team.
• Plan and implement appropriate inpatient disposition in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Effectively identify patient, family, institutional and community barriers to discharge or transitions in treatment.
• Coordinate referrals and facilitate transitions in treatment while addressing the barriers identified.
• Maintain appropriate records and consistently complete paperwork requirements.
• Coordinate the development and formulation of psychosocial and case management needs assessments.
• Facilitate and/or provide direct clinical therapeutic interventions to prevent relapse and ensure continuity of care.
• Provide information/education to patients and their families/significant others regarding illness, recovery and treatment options.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with the treatment team in maintaining a collaborative relationship with outside providers and the reimbursement team.
• Attend clinical department meetings that will have a positive impact on patient care.
• Attend all appropriate administrative meetings that support the mission of the hospital.

Benefits

• Health care organization responsibilities to care for and protect patients, colleagues, and communities.
• Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees