Social Worker, LICSW - Nantucket

Mass General Brigham•Nantucket, MA

1d•$87,360 - $98,238•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker at Nantucket Cottage Hospital provides social work and care coordination services throughout the continuum of care. In collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, the role assesses psychosocial needs, addresses barriers to care and discharge, coordinates community and post-acute resources, and supports safe, effective transitions of care. Patient care is required. A Massachusetts LICSW is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work.
Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
2–3 years of clinical experience in a medical setting.
Proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics.
Ability to formulate risk assessments, crisis interventions, psychosocial assessments, and treatment plans, and document them in a timely manner.
Sound clinical judgment and ability to advocate for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Working knowledge of internal and external resources and appropriate referral practices.
Ability to provide a range of evidence-based interventions.
Ability to advocate, coordinate, and communicate treatment plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Social sensitivity.
Ability to negotiate and work within a complex organization.
Capacity to communicate findings effectively to a broader audience.

Nice To Haves

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families experiencing social, emotional, interpersonal, or environmental issues.
Formulate biopsychosocial assessments, disposition plans, and treatment plans.
Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical or physical condition and assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals in treatment and care plans.
Assess risks, provide crisis intervention and evidence-based interventions, and document assessments and plans in a timely manner.
Advocate for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Refer patients appropriately using knowledge of internal and external resources.
Coordinate and communicate treatment plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Use supervision and consultation appropriately, and seek timely assistance with complex cases and situations.
Engage in quality improvement projects and use data to measure progress.
Facilitate skill-based groups.
Communicate findings effectively to a broader audience.