Mass General Brigham
Social Work - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - $33 per hour
Mass General Brigham, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Mass General Brigham is seeking a Social Work Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker for a job in Boston, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Licensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerDiscipline:
Social WorkDuration:
Ongoing40 hours per weekShift:
8 hours, daysEmployment Type:
StaffAt Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER - LICSW/ FULL TIME / NEURO-RECOVERY & COVID RECOVERY CLINICS / HYBRID WORK - Hybrid remote/virtual and onsite schedule possible! - Ask about our sign on bonus for eligible candidates! (non-MGB) - Excellent benefits: generous Paid Time Off; 403B match; pension; tuition reimbursement of $5,250/year, including continuing education; medical and dental; short-term disability; MBTA pass subsidy; and much more. - Grow and learn through regular internal continuing education programming, financial support for continuing education courses and conferences, and mentorship. - Convenient ambulatory clinic location at the Main Campus- Boston MA. - Brigham and Women’s Hospital - Nationally ranked academic medical center. This full-time role will be split between the Neuro-recovery Clinic and COVID Recovery Clinic. The Neuro-recovery Clinic supports the recovery and reintegration of patients who have sustained severe neurological injuries (e.g., major stroke orbrain bleeding, aneurysms, brain injuries) that have led to significant disabilities. The Neuro-recovery Clinic social worker will work on an interdisciplinary team to help individuals and their caregivers following their discharge from the ICU adjust to illness and promote optimal functioning. The COVID Recovery Clinic focuses on assisting patients who are suffering from symptoms caused by Long COVID. The new, multidisciplinary COVID Recovery Center treats patients who have recovered from COVID-19 infection but still experience lingering symptoms or complications from COVID treatment. The Center provides a centralized location to evaluate post-COVID symptoms and coordinate care to help patients achieve the best possible recovery. The Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team, providing and overseeing the provision of psychosocial care for patients to maximize emotional, social and physical well-being and the effective use of health care and community resources. Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients within the clinic. Provides psychosocial consultation, information, and education to the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Social Worker will report dually to the assigned clinic Social Work Managers. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Practice: - Provides assessment of patients to evaluate mental health/psychiatric history/emotional issues/coping style, understanding of illness/adjustment/compliance, barriers to care, cultural issues, abuse/neglect, and domestic violence. - Provides psychosocial assessment of families to determine family relationships/systems as they relate to care of the patient. Identifies family decision makers and caregivers; family understanding of illness and trajectory of care. Identifies family coping style, family resources and cultural issues. - Employs a range of clinical interventions such as individual psychotherapy, group therapy and care coordination to provide ongoing support to patients and families facing chronic illness and facilitation of complex care needs. - Organizes and facilitates family meetings, interagency conferences and groups/workshops for patients and their families. Advocates on behalf of patients and families to gain access to services and resources. Refers patients to other providers, such as specialized intervention programs, including substance abuse detoxification and rehabilitation, as necessary. - Provides mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and safety assessment when domestic violence is reported. Files reports as indicated. - Works effectively as part of the interdisciplinary health care team, communicating regularly with the team and other members throughout the course of patient care. Documents timely and relevant information. - Facilitates the appropriate and efficient use of hospital and community resources. - Participates in formal andinformal clinical case reviews, clinical supervision, educational seminars, and research projects. Quality, Utilization Management: High Risk Psychosocial: The Clinical Social Worker is committed to health equity and high-quality patient centered care for those who receive services at the Brigham and Women’s Covid Recovery Clinic and Neuro-recovery Clinic. - Intervenes with appropriate individuals/departments/agencies regarding delays in service that may have an impact on quality of patient care or inappropriate patient hospital admissions. - Ensures coordination of the communication process with patient/family concerning the plan of care, including coordination of family meetings and warm handoffs. - Ensures that patient/family participates in all phases of the care process to the greatest extent possible. - Maintains current knowledge of and identifies needs in service delivery within social, governmental, protective services and legal agencies. - Participates in data collection for departmental quality assessment activities in collaboration with the care team. - Participates in quality assessment/improvement activities designed to evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the service delivery system in which the Covid recovery clinic operates. Leadership, Teaching and Education: - Assesses patient/family learning needs and collaborates with the patient/family to identify the most effective communication practice throughout care. - Mentors and may supervise students and staff. May teach in Departmental and Hospital seminars, workshops, and rounds. - Demonstrates expert social work clinical practice within the department and with interdisciplinary staff. Provides education and consultation to interdisciplinary health care providers, social work staff and community providers as applicable. - Demonstrates active, ongoing commitment to professional growth and development of self and creates an environment conducive to the professional growth ofothers. - Participates in Departmental and Hospital committees. May participate in social work research. Organizational/Administrative Skills: - Takes responsibility for own administrative duties, including timely and appropriate documentation in patient medical records, timely and accurate daily reporting of activities and Hospital’s scheduling systems, and accurate reporting of time worked. - Practices in accordance with billing compliance. - Attends and participates in Staff Meetings and interdisciplinary meetings/rounds. Professional Conduct: Adheres to and fosters compliance with NASW Code of Ethics, and Department and Hospital clinical, quality, compliance and safety standards, policies, and procedures. Supervisory: Expected to mentor, precept, teach social workers and social work residents. Fiscal: Meets the productivity standards of the weight management clinic and Department of Social Work. This position is responsible for billable hours. Hospital-Wide Responsibility: Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Mass General Brigham (MGB); follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and MGB policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or MGB, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Master’s of Social Work Degree from an accredited program required Licensure: Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required. Experience: Previous clinical social work experience in a hospital setting preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. COMPETENCIES - Clinical experience, understanding of, and comfort working with patients of all ages who suffer complex medical and psychiatric problems; ability to work with the families of such patients, and ability to help patients and families understand and access the resources required to support care. - Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and brief, short or long term treatment/management with individuals, families, couples and/or groups. - Advanced crisis intervention/treatment/management skills; strong assessment and treatment skills. - Differential diagnosis and treatment with all modalities - Competence in abuse/neglect/violence, trauma, grief loss and bereavement - Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated competency in age specific behaviors - Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments - Excellent clinical social work assessment and crisis intervention knowledge and skills - Strong understanding of psychiatric and family system problems, and ability to use this understanding to formulate succinct case summaries. - Knowledge of community agencies/resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients and families. - Demonstrated ability to understand the role of social worker in a complex, fast-paced medical environment - Demonstrated ability to consult/teach - Demonstrated ability to communicate effective orally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team. - Tolerance for ambiguity; analytical skills and computer literacy - A sense of humor WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Social Workers provide clinical care in various settings: at the bedside, in treatment areas and offices; and in patient’s homes. - The Department of Care Coordination /Social Work will operate 7 days per week. Hours and work schedule will be flexible to meet the needs of patients, families, hospital and staff. - Must be prepared to come in to work or stay at work during a hospital emergency.
Recruiter:
Boyd, Michael
Mass General Brigham Job ID #3250224. Posted job title: Social Worker Licsw: Neuro / RecoveryAbout Mass General Brigham
Join the Mass General Brigham teamLearn from others and be inspired. Work hard to solve for unknowns. Chase solutions. Be a part of something greater.At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts.We’re helping patients get the best care possible by working on digital health experience, analyzing big data to streamline the delivery of care, and reaching out to medically complex patients to better understand their needs. Together, we’re connecting premier hospitals and health professionals to help serve patients and communities with high-quality, safe, and accessible care.Mass General Brigham provides a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, and physical abilities.Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top hospitals by U.S. World News Report.Benefits
Medical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insuranceEmployee assistance programs
Specialty:
Licensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerDiscipline:
Social WorkDuration:
Ongoing40 hours per weekShift:
8 hours, daysEmployment Type:
StaffAt Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER - LICSW/ FULL TIME / NEURO-RECOVERY & COVID RECOVERY CLINICS / HYBRID WORK - Hybrid remote/virtual and onsite schedule possible! - Ask about our sign on bonus for eligible candidates! (non-MGB) - Excellent benefits: generous Paid Time Off; 403B match; pension; tuition reimbursement of $5,250/year, including continuing education; medical and dental; short-term disability; MBTA pass subsidy; and much more. - Grow and learn through regular internal continuing education programming, financial support for continuing education courses and conferences, and mentorship. - Convenient ambulatory clinic location at the Main Campus- Boston MA. - Brigham and Women’s Hospital - Nationally ranked academic medical center. This full-time role will be split between the Neuro-recovery Clinic and COVID Recovery Clinic. The Neuro-recovery Clinic supports the recovery and reintegration of patients who have sustained severe neurological injuries (e.g., major stroke orbrain bleeding, aneurysms, brain injuries) that have led to significant disabilities. The Neuro-recovery Clinic social worker will work on an interdisciplinary team to help individuals and their caregivers following their discharge from the ICU adjust to illness and promote optimal functioning. The COVID Recovery Clinic focuses on assisting patients who are suffering from symptoms caused by Long COVID. The new, multidisciplinary COVID Recovery Center treats patients who have recovered from COVID-19 infection but still experience lingering symptoms or complications from COVID treatment. The Center provides a centralized location to evaluate post-COVID symptoms and coordinate care to help patients achieve the best possible recovery. The Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team, providing and overseeing the provision of psychosocial care for patients to maximize emotional, social and physical well-being and the effective use of health care and community resources. Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients within the clinic. Provides psychosocial consultation, information, and education to the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Social Worker will report dually to the assigned clinic Social Work Managers. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Practice: - Provides assessment of patients to evaluate mental health/psychiatric history/emotional issues/coping style, understanding of illness/adjustment/compliance, barriers to care, cultural issues, abuse/neglect, and domestic violence. - Provides psychosocial assessment of families to determine family relationships/systems as they relate to care of the patient. Identifies family decision makers and caregivers; family understanding of illness and trajectory of care. Identifies family coping style, family resources and cultural issues. - Employs a range of clinical interventions such as individual psychotherapy, group therapy and care coordination to provide ongoing support to patients and families facing chronic illness and facilitation of complex care needs. - Organizes and facilitates family meetings, interagency conferences and groups/workshops for patients and their families. Advocates on behalf of patients and families to gain access to services and resources. Refers patients to other providers, such as specialized intervention programs, including substance abuse detoxification and rehabilitation, as necessary. - Provides mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and safety assessment when domestic violence is reported. Files reports as indicated. - Works effectively as part of the interdisciplinary health care team, communicating regularly with the team and other members throughout the course of patient care. Documents timely and relevant information. - Facilitates the appropriate and efficient use of hospital and community resources. - Participates in formal andinformal clinical case reviews, clinical supervision, educational seminars, and research projects. Quality, Utilization Management: High Risk Psychosocial: The Clinical Social Worker is committed to health equity and high-quality patient centered care for those who receive services at the Brigham and Women’s Covid Recovery Clinic and Neuro-recovery Clinic. - Intervenes with appropriate individuals/departments/agencies regarding delays in service that may have an impact on quality of patient care or inappropriate patient hospital admissions. - Ensures coordination of the communication process with patient/family concerning the plan of care, including coordination of family meetings and warm handoffs. - Ensures that patient/family participates in all phases of the care process to the greatest extent possible. - Maintains current knowledge of and identifies needs in service delivery within social, governmental, protective services and legal agencies. - Participates in data collection for departmental quality assessment activities in collaboration with the care team. - Participates in quality assessment/improvement activities designed to evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the service delivery system in which the Covid recovery clinic operates. Leadership, Teaching and Education: - Assesses patient/family learning needs and collaborates with the patient/family to identify the most effective communication practice throughout care. - Mentors and may supervise students and staff. May teach in Departmental and Hospital seminars, workshops, and rounds. - Demonstrates expert social work clinical practice within the department and with interdisciplinary staff. Provides education and consultation to interdisciplinary health care providers, social work staff and community providers as applicable. - Demonstrates active, ongoing commitment to professional growth and development of self and creates an environment conducive to the professional growth ofothers. - Participates in Departmental and Hospital committees. May participate in social work research. Organizational/Administrative Skills: - Takes responsibility for own administrative duties, including timely and appropriate documentation in patient medical records, timely and accurate daily reporting of activities and Hospital’s scheduling systems, and accurate reporting of time worked. - Practices in accordance with billing compliance. - Attends and participates in Staff Meetings and interdisciplinary meetings/rounds. Professional Conduct: Adheres to and fosters compliance with NASW Code of Ethics, and Department and Hospital clinical, quality, compliance and safety standards, policies, and procedures. Supervisory: Expected to mentor, precept, teach social workers and social work residents. Fiscal: Meets the productivity standards of the weight management clinic and Department of Social Work. This position is responsible for billable hours. Hospital-Wide Responsibility: Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Mass General Brigham (MGB); follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and MGB policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or MGB, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Master’s of Social Work Degree from an accredited program required Licensure: Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required. Experience: Previous clinical social work experience in a hospital setting preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. COMPETENCIES - Clinical experience, understanding of, and comfort working with patients of all ages who suffer complex medical and psychiatric problems; ability to work with the families of such patients, and ability to help patients and families understand and access the resources required to support care. - Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and brief, short or long term treatment/management with individuals, families, couples and/or groups. - Advanced crisis intervention/treatment/management skills; strong assessment and treatment skills. - Differential diagnosis and treatment with all modalities - Competence in abuse/neglect/violence, trauma, grief loss and bereavement - Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated competency in age specific behaviors - Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments - Excellent clinical social work assessment and crisis intervention knowledge and skills - Strong understanding of psychiatric and family system problems, and ability to use this understanding to formulate succinct case summaries. - Knowledge of community agencies/resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients and families. - Demonstrated ability to understand the role of social worker in a complex, fast-paced medical environment - Demonstrated ability to consult/teach - Demonstrated ability to communicate effective orally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team. - Tolerance for ambiguity; analytical skills and computer literacy - A sense of humor WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Social Workers provide clinical care in various settings: at the bedside, in treatment areas and offices; and in patient’s homes. - The Department of Care Coordination /Social Work will operate 7 days per week. Hours and work schedule will be flexible to meet the needs of patients, families, hospital and staff. - Must be prepared to come in to work or stay at work during a hospital emergency.
Recruiter:
Boyd, Michael
Mass General Brigham Job ID #3250224. Posted job title: Social Worker Licsw: Neuro / RecoveryAbout Mass General Brigham
Join the Mass General Brigham teamLearn from others and be inspired. Work hard to solve for unknowns. Chase solutions. Be a part of something greater.At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts.We’re helping patients get the best care possible by working on digital health experience, analyzing big data to streamline the delivery of care, and reaching out to medically complex patients to better understand their needs. Together, we’re connecting premier hospitals and health professionals to help serve patients and communities with high-quality, safe, and accessible care.Mass General Brigham provides a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, and physical abilities.Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top hospitals by U.S. World News Report.Benefits
Medical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insuranceEmployee assistance programs