Social Worker II, LCSW

Tufts Medicine•Boston, MA

6d•$66,397 - $82,991

About The Position

This role provides clinical social work services to patients and families in inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. Services may use individual, family, or group modalities and are delivered according to professional social work ethics and standards. The position works as part of a multidisciplinary team, participates in case conferences, and consults with agency care providers about client and family social service needs. The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, counseling, resource coordination, advocacy, and discharge planning. The role collaborates with patients, families, health care teams, and community agencies to address factors related to illness, hospitalization, treatment, recovery, and access to care. It also contributes to documentation, program and policy development, quality improvement, education, supervision, and departmental activities as required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); New Hampshire licensure may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need.
At least one year of related experience.
Knowledge of casework processes and community resources related to health, mental health, illness, and disability.
Knowledge of current social work theory and practice, treatment and case management methods, and community issues and resources.
Understanding of organizational theory and practice in large systems and knowledge of social and health care policies and systems.
Strong diagnostic, treatment, interpersonal, organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
Computer skills and knowledge of general office, spreadsheet, database, and presentation programs, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to function effectively in very busy situations; responsible, reliable, and well organized.
Ability to provide care across the lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.

Nice To Haves

Three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments of individuals and families, including assessment of strengths, limitations, deficits, environment, and functional level; psychiatric social work assessments may use DSM-5.
Develop treatment plans with appropriate interventions.
Assess and intervene in crisis situations involving issues such as suicide, homicide, family violence, and elder or child abuse.
Assess long-term care needs, evaluate home and family circumstances, help develop in-home care plans, explore alternatives, and arrange placement when needed.
Provide treatment, therapy, psycho-education, and counseling using individual, family, or group modalities.
Provide information, referrals, and resources for patients and families in the hospital and community, and help address psychosocial barriers to using those resources.
Collaborate with and provide psychosocial consultation to the health care team, identify issues that may impede progress, recommend care and management approaches, and help patients and families make informed decisions.
Provide short-term medical social services to a patient's family member or caregiver when needed to remove a direct impediment to the patient's treatment or recovery.
Treat patients and families with dignity and respect, respond to questions, and communicate with empathy while supporting health goals.
Conduct outreach and case finding or screening for high-risk issues that could affect patient progress, participation, discharge, or resource use.
Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care; coordinate and implement psychosocial components of outpatient care.
Consult, collaborate, and communicate with social, governmental, and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, hospitals, physicians, and other sources.
Advocate for patients and families within internal and external systems; testify in court when called upon.
Complete clinical documentation according to departmental standards and maintain administrative records and reports in a timely manner.
Initiate or participate in policy and program development in the service area and Department of Social Work Services, promoting patient self-determination and social justice.
Participate in departmental meetings, programs, activities, and committees, and represent the profession and Department in hospital and community meetings and committees.
Participate in professional education, supervision, and teaching; supervise or train staff and other learners or volunteers as required.
Maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues to support team goals and a positive work environment.
Monitor and modify social work practice and programs; conduct quality improvement activities and research on service delivery and intervention effectiveness as required.
Participate in professional organizations, grant writing, teaching, public presentations, seminars, and workshops; recommend service delivery and program improvements to the Director of Social Work Services.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies, and follow confidentiality principles and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines.