Social Worker - Inpatient Social Work

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking an Inpatient Social Worker to join its team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. This full-time position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on first shift, with hours of 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays. The social worker conducts age-specific psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, and provides counseling and discharge-planning support to patients and families. Working as part of the care management team, the social worker coordinates timely transitions of care, makes referrals to community resources, and communicates with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The role also supports department or hospital initiatives and Baystate Health’s mission and values.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work.
At least three years of experience as a practicing social worker in a healthcare or social service setting; some equivalent master’s-level internship experience may count.
A Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) credential is specified in the certification information; the posting also states that LICSW or LCSW candidates with a master’s degree may be considered.

Nice To Haves

LICSW or LCSW licensure with a master’s degree is stated as a candidate qualification that may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive age-specific psychosocial assessments covering social, psychological, cultural, environmental, and financial factors, and use the findings to develop psychosocial treatment plans.
Incorporate cultural and spiritual variables into assessments.
Assess risk of abuse or neglect involving children, disabled adults, and elders as appropriate, and file reports with appropriate agencies when needed.
Provide counseling to patients and families using varied techniques to help them cope with medical situations.
Remain current with social work practice trends and demonstrate strong social work skills.
Participate in the care management team and apply discharge-planning knowledge to develop and implement appropriate post-hospital care plans in a timely manner.
Coordinate and document transition-of-care plans, recommend changes, and revise plans as indicated.
Proactively evaluate patients’ and families’ psychosocial and physical needs and ensure appropriate transitions of care.
Refer patients to social service and community agencies or programs as needed.
Communicate with and involve the healthcare team, patient, and family throughout the care-planning process.
Lead or contribute to department or hospital initiatives as assigned.
Support Baystate Health’s mission and demonstrate its values of respect, integrity, service, teamwork, and innovation.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.