Tufts Medical Center
Clinical Social Worker - LICSW
Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02111
Sign on bonus available depending on shift and experience!
Job Profile
Summary
This role focuses on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and can
provide
services if necessary
.
In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Social Work duties: Provides social work
assistance
to patients and families relating to illness, disease,
hospitalization
and life events in all areas of service as a member of multi-disciplinary team and in liaison with community resources
.
Responsibilities also include identification, assessment, and coordination of cases and anticipation of needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home/community service
.
A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other
lower level
professionals or manage processes and programs
.
The majority of
time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically
acquired
through advanced education
.
A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
.
Typically,
responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision,
coaching
and reviewing the work of
lower level
professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Job OverviewThis position
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.
Job DescriptionMinimum Qualifications:1.
Master’s degree in Social Work
.2.
Licensed
Independent
Clinical Social Worker (L
I
CSW).3.
Five
(
5
) year
s
of related experience
including one (1) year supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:1.
Experience in
inpatient psychiatric or mental health setting working with major mental illness, dementia, and
or
the elderly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The 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 and intervention 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
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.
Treats patients and families with dignity and respect at all times.
Offers time for questions and answers;
demonstrates
empathy in communication while working toward
optimal
health goals.9.
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.10.
Assists with discharge planning issues to ensure continuity of care
.
Formulates,
coordinates
and implements the psychosocial components of outpatient care
.11.
Consults,
collaborates
and communicates with a wide range of social,
governmental
and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals,
physicians
and other sources.12.
Serves as a patient/family advocate with a variety of systems both internally and externally as required
.
May be called upon to testify in court.13.
Ensures clinical documentation is complete and according to departmental standards
.
Performs other administrative documentation and record keeping, such as accountability and statistical reports, billing forms, student intern evaluations, performance evaluations, etc. in complete and
timely
manner.14.
Initiates policy and program development in specific service area or team,
utilizing
knowledge of
state-of-the-art
programs and promoting social work values such as patient self-determination and social justice
.
Initiates,
participates
in
and supports policy and program development in the Department of Social Work Services.15.
Actively engages in the regularly scheduled meetings,
programs
and activities of the Department
.
Serves on departmental committees
.
Represents
the profession and Department in hospital and community meetings and committees.16.
Participates
in social work professional education,
supervision
and teaching activities; supervises or trains staff social workers, student interns, house staff, nurses, medical students, and volunteers as
required
.17.
Maintains
collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues
in order to
effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment18.
Continually
monitors
,
assesses
and
modifies
his/her own social work practice and programs
.
Conducts quality improvement activities and research
regarding
service delivery and effectiveness of interventions, as
required
.19.
Conducts or
participates
in professional organizations, grant writing, teaching, public presentations,
seminars
and workshops. May supervise staff social workers, social work associates, social work interns, parent consultants, house staff, nurses, medical
students
and volunteers as required
.
Responsible for making recommendations to the Director of Social Work Services
regarding
service delivery gaps, systemic
issues
and program development.20.
Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and
demonstrates
compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures.
Practices
confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines.
Physical Requirements:1.
Normal office setting.2. Inpatient and/or outpatient clinic patient care setting.3.
Frequent sitting, occasional standing & walking, and lifting of 5-10 lbs.4.
Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to
operate
computer keyboard.5.
Requires ability to see computer screen and reports.
Skills & Abilities:1.
Possesses
and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.2.
Knowledge of casework process and community resources in relation to health (including mental health), illness, and disability.3.
Knowledge of current social work theory and practice, the ability to apply treatment and case management methods, and familiarity with community issues and resources.4.
Understanding of organizational theory and practice in large systems and
the knowledge
of social and health care policies and systems.5.
High degree of diagnostic, treatment, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.6.
Analytical skills required assessing patient needs, to develop associated treatment modalities and to
provide
effective counseling.7.
Computer skills and knowledge of general office programs, spreadsheet programs, database programs, and presentation programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).8.
Ability to read/write and communicate in English.9.
Excellent interpersonal skills.10.
Ability to function well in
very busy
situations.11.
Responsible and reliable.12.
Good organization skills.13.
Ability to engage a wide variety of patients and collaterals in the acute treatment and discharge planning process.14.
Ability to
identify
and access community resources.
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 .
Job Profile
Summary
This role focuses on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and can
provide
services if necessary
.
In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Social Work duties: Provides social work
assistance
to patients and families relating to illness, disease,
hospitalization
and life events in all areas of service as a member of multi-disciplinary team and in liaison with community resources
.
Responsibilities also include identification, assessment, and coordination of cases and anticipation of needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home/community service
.
A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other
lower level
professionals or manage processes and programs
.
The majority of
time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically
acquired
through advanced education
.
A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
.
Typically,
responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision,
coaching
and reviewing the work of
lower level
professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Job OverviewThis position
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.
Job DescriptionMinimum Qualifications:1.
Master’s degree in Social Work
.2.
Licensed
Independent
Clinical Social Worker (L
I
CSW).3.
Five
(
5
) year
s
of related experience
including one (1) year supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:1.
Experience in
inpatient psychiatric or mental health setting working with major mental illness, dementia, and
or
the elderly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The 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 and intervention 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
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.
Treats patients and families with dignity and respect at all times.
Offers time for questions and answers;
demonstrates
empathy in communication while working toward
optimal
health goals.9.
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.10.
Assists with discharge planning issues to ensure continuity of care
.
Formulates,
coordinates
and implements the psychosocial components of outpatient care
.11.
Consults,
collaborates
and communicates with a wide range of social,
governmental
and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals,
physicians
and other sources.12.
Serves as a patient/family advocate with a variety of systems both internally and externally as required
.
May be called upon to testify in court.13.
Ensures clinical documentation is complete and according to departmental standards
.
Performs other administrative documentation and record keeping, such as accountability and statistical reports, billing forms, student intern evaluations, performance evaluations, etc. in complete and
timely
manner.14.
Initiates policy and program development in specific service area or team,
utilizing
knowledge of
state-of-the-art
programs and promoting social work values such as patient self-determination and social justice
.
Initiates,
participates
in
and supports policy and program development in the Department of Social Work Services.15.
Actively engages in the regularly scheduled meetings,
programs
and activities of the Department
.
Serves on departmental committees
.
Represents
the profession and Department in hospital and community meetings and committees.16.
Participates
in social work professional education,
supervision
and teaching activities; supervises or trains staff social workers, student interns, house staff, nurses, medical students, and volunteers as
required
.17.
Maintains
collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues
in order to
effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment18.
Continually
monitors
,
assesses
and
modifies
his/her own social work practice and programs
.
Conducts quality improvement activities and research
regarding
service delivery and effectiveness of interventions, as
required
.19.
Conducts or
participates
in professional organizations, grant writing, teaching, public presentations,
seminars
and workshops. May supervise staff social workers, social work associates, social work interns, parent consultants, house staff, nurses, medical
students
and volunteers as required
.
Responsible for making recommendations to the Director of Social Work Services
regarding
service delivery gaps, systemic
issues
and program development.20.
Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and
demonstrates
compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures.
Practices
confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines.
Physical Requirements:1.
Normal office setting.2. Inpatient and/or outpatient clinic patient care setting.3.
Frequent sitting, occasional standing & walking, and lifting of 5-10 lbs.4.
Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to
operate
computer keyboard.5.
Requires ability to see computer screen and reports.
Skills & Abilities:1.
Possesses
and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.2.
Knowledge of casework process and community resources in relation to health (including mental health), illness, and disability.3.
Knowledge of current social work theory and practice, the ability to apply treatment and case management methods, and familiarity with community issues and resources.4.
Understanding of organizational theory and practice in large systems and
the knowledge
of social and health care policies and systems.5.
High degree of diagnostic, treatment, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.6.
Analytical skills required assessing patient needs, to develop associated treatment modalities and to
provide
effective counseling.7.
Computer skills and knowledge of general office programs, spreadsheet programs, database programs, and presentation programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).8.
Ability to read/write and communicate in English.9.
Excellent interpersonal skills.10.
Ability to function well in
very busy
situations.11.
Responsible and reliable.12.
Good organization skills.13.
Ability to engage a wide variety of patients and collaterals in the acute treatment and discharge planning process.14.
Ability to
identify
and access community resources.
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 .