Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, Menino 7W, 40 Hours (Days)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Utilizing clinical social work techniques and theory, consults on, assesses, and intervenes with high-risk patients and their families regarding the impact/amelioration of emotional and social problems. Duties also include, but are not limited to, conducting psychosocial assessments, making a psychosocial diagnosis, planning and implementing effective treatments, evaluation, education, supervision, coaching and mentoring of the patient (client) and family members. The position consults with, collaborates and communicates with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, physicians and other sources in the overall care of the patient.

Position: Clinical Social Worker-LCSW

Department: Menino 7W

Schedule: 40 Hours
M-F (8 am-4:30 pm)SEIU

One Weekend Per Month (Sat and Sunday)

One Holiday per year

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Completesbiopsychosocial assessments and other specialized trauma assessments.
• Provides trauma informed, strengths-based interventions on behalf of patients and families.
• Screens and assesses patients for needs regarding social determinants of health.
• Provides case management and advocacy on behalf of patients and families.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams and community providers on behalf of patients and families.
• Provides brief, solution-focused interventions and develops safety plans with patients as needed.
• Uses techniques including motivational interviewing, reflective listening, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral treatment to support patients and families
• Provides crisis intervention and problem solving support as needed.
• Provides information, referrals, and counseling relative to health issues, child/elder/disabled protective needs, intimate partner violence, end of life needs, community violence, substance use/abuse, disabilities, mental health concerns, and homelessness.
• Provides education, crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and families as needed.
• Communicates effectively and proactively with various healthcare professionals and team members.
• Develops and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Supervises graduate student interns as appropriate.
• Participates on social work committees.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Requires Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work and experience with trauma-informed care

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Requires a Massachusetts license as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent English language skills to summarize and communicate orally and in writing moderately complex information in varied formats to internal and external customers.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Cultural competence is very important. Bicultural/Bilingual competency a plus.
• Computer literacy with ability to use standard word processing, spreadsheet programs and e-mail (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers.
• Must be comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans