Social Worker LCSW
About The Position
The Social Worker evaluates, diagnoses, and treats psychosocial problems using individual clinical social work skills to help patients and families address personal and environmental challenges associated with mental or physical illness. The role supports patients in reaching their highest possible level of psychosocial functioning. Social Workers assigned to inpatient units participate in the co-management model with unit leadership to support patient flow initiatives. The position follows social work professional standards and the NASW Code of Ethics, and employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values and core Success Factors. The Social Worker completes psychosocial evaluations, develops treatment plans, provides clinical interventions and education, coordinates care and advocacy, documents services, and works with patients, families, care teams, community agencies, and other stakeholders. The position also contributes to quality assurance, departmental and community projects, training, and the development of social work students, as applicable.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of Social Work.
- Current license from the State of Rhode Island Board of Social Work Licensure; minimum licensure level is LCSW.
- When eligible after two years or 2,000 hours of post-master’s supervised practice, obtaining LICSW status is mandatory.
- Knowledge and skills to provide care that accounts for aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
- Six months to one year of clinical experience, preferably in a health or mental health setting and with populations relevant to the assigned area.
- Training and experience to address the needs of patients served in the assigned area, including age, developmental stage, special needs, and cultural patterns.
- Analytical and therapy skills to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy, and evaluate results.
- Ability to interact effectively with patients, families, medical staff, and outside agencies.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience in a health or mental health setting.
- LICSW qualification, or at least five years of demonstrated experience and knowledge in the service area, for supervising BSW and/or MSW field placement candidates.
Responsibilities
- Apply organizational values and follow the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
- Complete biopsychosocial evaluations to identify and address barriers to treatment and discharge, support patient health, and improve resource utilization.
- Consult with medical and support staff about patients’ backgrounds, psychosocial functioning, and needs to support comprehensive care planning, treatment compliance, care coordination, and patient satisfaction.
- Develop treatment plans, initiate individual and group clinical interventions, and evaluate treatment progress and outcomes.
- Document social work activity in patient medical records according to departmental standards.
- Participate in collaborative care rounds and other conferences with care personnel and community agencies to coordinate care and support safe transitions to community-based and less restrictive settings.
- Educate patients and families about medical and social work recommendations to support the patient’s optimal functioning within their capacity.
- Assess patient and family advocacy needs and coordinate advocacy activities in the hospital and community, emphasizing client self-determination and access to social supports and community resources.
- Provide field placement supervision and evaluation for BSW and/or MSW candidates when qualified.
- Complete case-related statistics and other reports according to departmental standards.
- Participate in hospital-wide, departmental, and community studies, projects, and trainings related to psychosocial issues and barriers in service delivery.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant community resources and access them as needed.
- Maintain and enhance professional expertise through educational activities and training relevant to clinical responsibilities.
- Participate in quality assurance activities in accordance with department, hospital, and The Joint Commission standards.
- Follow organizational, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures and applicable laws, regulations, and standards to maintain a safe care environment.
- Provide functional guidance to Social Work Interns and recommend pursuit of LICSW licensure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
