Beth Israel Lahey Health
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Salary
$38,480 - $51,792 / YEAR
The Social Worker is responsible for psychosocial screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients and families. They collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement effective patient care and provide counseling and psychotherapeutic services.
A Master's degree in Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification are required. The position is suitable for new graduates, who must obtain a Massachusetts license within 3-6 months of hire.
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: Under clinical supervision, responsible for psychosocial screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients and families in assigned patient population. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, internal and external case managers, community agencies, and other health care professionals to implement safe and effective patient care. Reports to the social work manager / manager of clinical service area
Essential Responsibilities: - Provides clinical services to patients and families that address personal and environmental issues in order to maximize emotional, social, and physical well-being and the appropriate and efficient use of health care resources. - Screens and triages patients who request service, are referred, or meet screening criteria for identifying patients' needs. Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides services as indicated. Partners with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care planning. - Provides counseling and psychotherapeutic services appropriate to setting. Provides timely and appropriate communication and documentation in medical record. Provides consultation and education regarding psycho-social issues affecting patient care. Advises and addresses ethical and risk management issues. - Presents and/or discusses clinical work in formal and informal settings and seminars. Participates in CQI efforts and in After Hours Program as needed. Partners with advanced staff on research. Presents clinical material and theory at teaching conferences and seminars. - Participates in clinical supervision as appropriate to level of professional development. Serves as a content resource for multidisciplinary staff; and mentor/trainer to less experienced staff. Encourages an environment of idea sharing and feedback. Seeks opportunities and implements goals for own professional development. Required Qualifications: - Master's degree required in Social Work. - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required - 0-1 years related work experience required. - New graduates and out of state MSW prepared Social Workers are expected to obtain Massachusetts license within 3-6 months of hire date. Will need to work under the direct clinical supervision by a licensed social worker and have all notes co-signed until license has been obtained. - Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
- Health care and/or human service experience. - LICSW preferred Competencies: Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers. Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Job Description: Additional
Department Specific Job Responsibilities: Assists victims/survivors of interpersonal violence in safety planning, accessing community resources, applying for victim compensation and in coping with emotional impact of violence. Identifies needs of victims/survivors and provides appropriate referrals and services. .Provides on-call consultation to Medical Center and community providers. Co-facilitates support groups for interpersonal violence. Provides outreach in the Medical Center and community to increase awareness of availability of victims services. Department Specific Job Responsibilities: PSYCHIATRY Review cases that present for transfer of treatment to BIDMC from previous provider - involves discussion with PCP and present Psychiatrist to assess clincial needs and resources available within the Department of Psychiatry. Collaborate with Ambulatory Psychiatrists and Social Workers to facilitate placement in partial hospitals or for ongoing outpatient care inside and outside of BIDMC, includes locating appropriate disposition, scheduling appointments, meeting with patients. Collaborate with CL Psychiatrists to faciliate outpatient placement and follow up cases from ED and CL as alternative to Urgent Care at BIDMC. Collaborate with Urgent Care Psychiatrists to facilitate internal and external BIDMC ongoing psychiatry treatment, including locating appropriate disposition, scheduling appointments. Pay Range: $38,480.00 USD - $51,792.00 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
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