Social Worker, LICSW (Hospital Inpatient Addiction Consult)

Southcoast Health System, Inc. • New Bedford, MA

6d • $74,256 - $104,499 • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) for its inpatient Addiction Medicine Consult Service at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The Social Worker will be a core member of a multidisciplinary team caring for hospitalized patients with substance use disorders, working alongside Addiction Medicine physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and peer recovery coaches.

The role provides psychosocial support and assessment, counseling, care coordination, resource navigation, discharge planning, and connections to community-based addiction treatment and recovery resources. The position reports to the Director of Addiction Medicine for clinical responsibilities and to the Executive Director of the Medicine Care Center for operational responsibilities. The role is full-time, exempt, and scheduled for a day shift.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
• Prior experience working with substance use disorders (SUD).
• Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) license.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for and sign a statement electing an exemption for medical or personal reasons.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training or focused experience in addiction treatment, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, or behavioral health.
• Experience in an acute-care hospital or other medical setting.
• Knowledge of medications for substance use disorders and the continuum of addiction treatment.
• Familiarity with local treatment programs, community resources, harm reduction organizations, and systems affecting access to care.
• Experience with electronic medical record documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and support to hospitalized patients with substance use disorders.
• Provide counseling and patient-centered support as part of the inpatient Addiction Medicine Consult Service.
• Coordinate care and navigate resources for patients.
• Plan for discharge and link patients to community-based addiction treatment and recovery resources.
• Collaborate with Addiction Medicine physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and peer recovery coaches.

Benefits

• $7,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago are also eligible.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off package.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403B retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time