Social Worker-LICSW-Addiction
About The Position
The Department of Medicine is seeking a dedicated Clinical Social Worker to join its multidisciplinary inpatient Addiction Medicine Consult Service. The Social Worker will be a core member of an interdisciplinary team caring for hospitalized patients with substance use disorders. Working closely with Addiction Medicine physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and peer recovery coaches, this role provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, care coordination, resource navigation, discharge planning, and linkage to community-based addiction treatment. The ideal candidate has experience or training in addiction care, behavioral health, medical social work, or a related field, and a strong commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered, non-stigmatizing addiction care. The position reports to the Director of Addiction Medicine for clinical responsibilities and the Executive Director of the Medicine Care Center for operational responsibilities.
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 an exemption by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt once hired.
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 counseling to hospitalized patients with substance use disorders.
- Coordinate care and navigate resources for patients.
- Support discharge planning and linkage to community-based addiction treatment.
- Work collaboratively with Addiction Medicine physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and peer recovery coaches.
Benefits
- 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.
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Job Type
Full-time
