Social Worker, Inpatient Cardiology

Beth Israel Lahey Health

2d•$69,971 - $113,006•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to work on an inpatient Cardiac Surgery ICU and stepdown floor. The role involves utilizing brief counseling and meeting facilitation skills to support adjustment to illness and patient/family engagement in their treatment. The Social Worker will collaborate closely with physician, nursing, rehab, and case management colleagues, as well as community-based agencies, to facilitate transitions to the appropriate level of care and optimize treatment outcomes. Clinical supervision, including weekly individual and bi-weekly ICU Social Worker group, and professional development are provided and highly valued. Continuing education and Social Work Grand Rounds are offered on site.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work
Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

Relevant health care and/or human service experience.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical services to patients and families that address personal and environmental issues in order to maximize emotional, social, and physical well-being and the appropriate and efficient use of health care resources.
Screens and triages patients who request service, are referred, or meet screening criteria for identifying patients' needs.
Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides services as indicated.
Partners with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care planning.
Meets productivity standards and expectations as set by the leadership in Social Work and the assigned clinical area.
Provides counseling and psychotherapeutic services appropriate to setting.
Provides timely and appropriate communication and documentation in the medical record.
Provides consultation and education regarding psycho-social issues affecting patient care.
Advises and addresses ethical and risk management issues.
Presents and/or discusses clinical work in formal and informal settings, multi-disciplinary and clinical rounds and seminars.
Participates in department or hospital process improvement and CQI efforts as needed.
Partners with advanced staff on research.
May present clinical material and theory at teaching conferences and seminars.
Staff licensed as an LICSW may supervise staff or student interns.
Serves as a content resource for multidisciplinary staff; and mentor/trainer to less experienced staff.
Encourages an environment of idea sharing and feedback.
Seeks opportunities and implements goals for own professional development.