Lowell General Hospital
Social Worker MSW
Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, Massachusetts, us, 01854
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network,
Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.
Why Join Us?
At Tufts Medicine -
Lowell General Hospital , we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare.
We combine academic innovation with compassion and community.
If that excites you, then you belong with us.
Competitive salaries & benefitsMedical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one403(b) Retirement with company matchTuition ReimbursementFree on-site parkingOpportunities for career growth
Job OverviewThis position
provides
a range of clinical social work services to patients/clients and families in inpatient, ambulatory and community settings
utilizing
individual, family or group modalities and practicing within the guidelines of professional social work ethics and standards.
Participate
s
in a multi-discipline case
conferences
.
Consult with agency care providers
regarding
social service needs of clients and families. For this role, we are looking for candidates that are specially interested in Maternal Child Health and solid experience with electronic health records.
Location:
Lowell General Hospital
- 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MAHours:
40 hours days - Flexible schedule
Minimum Qualifications1.
Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
.2.
Licensed
Clinical Social Worker (L
CSW).
Licensure in NH may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need.3.
One
(1
) year
of related experience
.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe
duties and responsibilities listed
below
are intended to describe the general nature of work
and
are not intended to be an all-inclusive list
.
Other duties
and responsibilities
may be assigned.
1.
Provides
psychosocial assessment of the individual and family, including limitations, deficits and strengths in their current situation and environment, as well as functional level
.
May conduct a psychiatric social work assessment according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
.
Develops treatment plans with
appropriate
and competent interventions.2.
Responsible for psychosocial assessment
s
and intervention
s
in crisis situations that often involve issues of suicide, homicide, family violence, elder or child abuse.3.
Demonstrates
sound clinical judgment in assessing the patient's needs for long-term care, including evaluating the home and family situation, helping the patient and family to develop an in-home care plan, exploring alternatives to in-home
care
and arranging for placement if necessary.4.
Provides
treatment, therapy,
psycho-education
and/or counseling utilizing individual, family or group modalities.5.
Provides
information, referral and creative resource acquisition for specific individual and family needs both within the Hospital and in the community as indicated
.
Assists
patients/families to understand psychosocial factors impeding their maximal
utilization
of hospital and community resources.6.
Collaborates with and
provides
psychosocial consultation to the health care team to promote a smooth, coordinated plan of care
.
Aids the team in understanding and integrating the significance of psychosocial factors in relation to patient's illness,
treatment
and recovery.
Identifies
psychosocial issues that may impede progress
.
Makes recommendations to the team
regarding
patient/family care and management
.
Assists
health care team to
assist
patient/family level of understanding to make informed decisions.7.
Provide
s
medical social services to the patient’s family member or caregiver on a short-term basis when necessary to remove a clear and direct
impediment
to the effective treatment of the patient’s medical condition or rate of recovery.8.
Provides
outreach, case finding/screening for high-risk issues that may
impact
on patient's progress, participation in plan,
discharge
or ability to
utilize
resources.
About Lowell GeneralFor more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at
careers@tuftsmedicine.org .
Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.
Why Join Us?
At Tufts Medicine -
Lowell General Hospital , we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare.
We combine academic innovation with compassion and community.
If that excites you, then you belong with us.
Competitive salaries & benefitsMedical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one403(b) Retirement with company matchTuition ReimbursementFree on-site parkingOpportunities for career growth
Job OverviewThis position
provides
a range of clinical social work services to patients/clients and families in inpatient, ambulatory and community settings
utilizing
individual, family or group modalities and practicing within the guidelines of professional social work ethics and standards.
Participate
s
in a multi-discipline case
conferences
.
Consult with agency care providers
regarding
social service needs of clients and families. For this role, we are looking for candidates that are specially interested in Maternal Child Health and solid experience with electronic health records.
Location:
Lowell General Hospital
- 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MAHours:
40 hours days - Flexible schedule
Minimum Qualifications1.
Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
.2.
Licensed
Clinical Social Worker (L
CSW).
Licensure in NH may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need.3.
One
(1
) year
of related experience
.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe
duties and responsibilities listed
below
are intended to describe the general nature of work
and
are not intended to be an all-inclusive list
.
Other duties
and responsibilities
may be assigned.
1.
Provides
psychosocial assessment of the individual and family, including limitations, deficits and strengths in their current situation and environment, as well as functional level
.
May conduct a psychiatric social work assessment according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
.
Develops treatment plans with
appropriate
and competent interventions.2.
Responsible for psychosocial assessment
s
and intervention
s
in crisis situations that often involve issues of suicide, homicide, family violence, elder or child abuse.3.
Demonstrates
sound clinical judgment in assessing the patient's needs for long-term care, including evaluating the home and family situation, helping the patient and family to develop an in-home care plan, exploring alternatives to in-home
care
and arranging for placement if necessary.4.
Provides
treatment, therapy,
psycho-education
and/or counseling utilizing individual, family or group modalities.5.
Provides
information, referral and creative resource acquisition for specific individual and family needs both within the Hospital and in the community as indicated
.
Assists
patients/families to understand psychosocial factors impeding their maximal
utilization
of hospital and community resources.6.
Collaborates with and
provides
psychosocial consultation to the health care team to promote a smooth, coordinated plan of care
.
Aids the team in understanding and integrating the significance of psychosocial factors in relation to patient's illness,
treatment
and recovery.
Identifies
psychosocial issues that may impede progress
.
Makes recommendations to the team
regarding
patient/family care and management
.
Assists
health care team to
assist
patient/family level of understanding to make informed decisions.7.
Provide
s
medical social services to the patient’s family member or caregiver on a short-term basis when necessary to remove a clear and direct
impediment
to the effective treatment of the patient’s medical condition or rate of recovery.8.
Provides
outreach, case finding/screening for high-risk issues that may
impact
on patient's progress, participation in plan,
discharge
or ability to
utilize
resources.
About Lowell GeneralFor more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at
careers@tuftsmedicine.org .