Social Worker - MSW - LICSW

BMC Software•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor oversees and supervises Master’s level clinicians who are responsible for evaluating, treating, and providing behavioral health services for patients of BMC Brighton Department of Psychiatry. Responsibilities will include: overseeing daily onsite clinical activities, providing regular clinical and programmatic supervision to clinicians, providing clinical back-up and support to the teams as needed; performance management of Master’s level clinicians and reviewing cases and documentation to ensure staff are compliant with approved protocols and procedures. In addition, the Clinical Supervisor also provides direct clinical care through individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy using an anti-oppression and health equity lens. The position consults with, collaborates, and communicates with a wide range of disciplines within BMC and the community in the overall care of the patient. Position: Social Worker - MSW - LICSW Department: Outpatient Psychiatry, Brighton Schedule: Full Time Job Posting Description This is a 40- Hour LICSW social work position that will provide crisis intervention for patients including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems within the Outpatient Psychiatry Department at BMC Brighton. This Clinical Social Worker will be responsible for: Psychosocial screening and assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and facilitation of use of hospital and community services Acting as a resource information and referral, program development and psychosocial consultation to multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work.
LICSW licensure in the state of MA is required
Flexibility and the ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing therapy and crisis intervention to patients preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Clinical Manager in the selection, evaluation, promotion, resolution of employee relations/disciplinary concerns, and the termination of employees
Provides clinical supervision and personnel management to Master’s level clinicians including managing clinical challenges, training (including clinical workflows and EHR), overseeing daily activities, mentoring, guiding through demonstration of best practices, and offering opportunities for professional development
Reviews routine performance metrics for individual providers (e.g. panel size, schedule utilization, show rates, productivity goals, and other key indicators) and shares metrics with individual providers and provide feedback and mentorship as needed
Ensures appropriate clinical supervision for staff by clinical licensure
Ensures consistent support of clinical team including consultation on cases, collaboration and implementation of clinical therapeutic guidelines (visit frequency, length of treatment, etc.) and use of patient outcome measures to inform ongoing clinical care
Ensures appropriate standards of care for patients in crisis and assists clinical team in response to crisis situations
Maintains competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality care
Maintains a complete understanding of emergency procedures
Assists with performance management issues with the Clinical Manager as needed
Assists with quality improvement initiatives to improve the delivery of high quality, patient-centered, accessible clinical care, as appropriate
Collaborates with Psychiatry clinical and administrative leadership regarding standards for professional practice, patient care, and innovative programs designed to facilitate high quality patient care
Submits department statistics and other records and reports within required time frames
Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-service education program offerings with punctuality and consistency