Social Worker (LICSW/ LMHC) - Part-time

Mass General Brigham•Revere, MA

7d•$70,990 - $103,230•Hybrid

About The Position

The mental health department at MGH-Revere seeks a skilled and independent clinical social worker to add to our multi-disciplinary team of clinicians serving the health center’s patient population. The ideal candidate would have a strong, quality-driven work ethic, experience in providing clinical care to adults and children, be proficient in multiple modes of psychotherapy, have awareness and sensitivity to multicultural issues, be able to negotiate psychosocial problems inherent in our patient population, work well with other members of the clinical team and health center staff, and be committed to the mission and values of the organization. Additional language proficiency is desirable, Spanish language skills beneficial given our diverse patient population. This position largely involves providing individual psychotherapy to patients with a diverse range of diagnoses.

Requirements

Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] required
Master's Degree Related Field of Study required
Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] required
Related experience 3-5 years required
Demonstrated experience working successfully with people of various backgrounds and lifestyles in a manner that engages ongoing self-reflection and continual learning required
Experience negotiating, advocating, and navigating systems required
Experience providing therapy services.
Strong assessment and treatment skills.
Good organizational skills.
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration.
Demonstrated ability to understand the role of social worker in a hospital setting and to work in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments, related medications (i.e., psychotropic, chemotherapy, etc.), acuity versus chronicity, and effect on normal growth and development.
Demonstrated competency in age specific, developmental behaviors; cultural issues; effect and management of illness.
Knowledge of community agencies/resources.
Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills beneficial given our diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

Providing individual psychotherapy to patients with a diverse range of diagnoses.
Provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and brief, short term or long term treatment/management with individuals, families, couples and/or groups.
Provide crisis intervention/treatment/management skills.
Documents in medical record according to departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains patient/family confidentiality.
Collaborate with team, consultant with and teach other clinicians.
Adaptability to change – willingness to engage and adjust workflow to changes within the health care delivery system.