School Social Worker

Mass General Brigham • Arlington, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.

Requirements

• Social Worker [Licensed Independent Social Worker/LICSW - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary setting
• Broad range of clinical skills including capacity to develop therapeutic rapport with students and families.
• Crisis stabilization
• Family support, education, and intervention.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the system of care.
• Computer and other technical skills as required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day treatment of assigned students.
• Responsible for the management and coordination of a positive school experience for assigned students.
• Responsible as liaison with family and community treatment team members.
• Responsible for crisis intervention and behavioral/clinical care plans in collaboration with the educational and clinical team.
• Provides in-service training to education staff, as requested by the program.
• Provides clinical supervision to trainees, as assigned.
• Coordinates training program for social work practicum students, as assigned.
• Writes IEP Progress Reports and presents findings at special education team meetings.
• Provides informal consultation at staff meetings and in the milieu.
• Responsible for required documentation that is both timely and legible.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competency in order to enhance student care.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the program and hospital through teamwork, cooperation and participation in problem-solving activities.
• Communicates in a streamlined, concise, and clear manner.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed