Clinical Social Work-MSW-Maternal Child Health Inpatient

Position Summary

Utilizes clinical social work techniques and theory to provide consultation, assessment, treatment interventions and advocacy for a diverse population of patients and their families. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to provide case management and crisis intervention for complex social factors and determinants of health.

About the Role

Full-time position in the Maternal Child Health Inpatient Department. Works Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with one weekend per month and one holiday per year required.

Responsibilities

• Completes biopsychosocial assessments and other specialized trauma assessments.
• Provides brief, solution-focused interventions and develops safety plans as needed.
• Provides trauma-informed, strengths-based, crisis interventions on behalf of patients and families.
• Maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Utilizes social work techniques including motivational interviewing, reflective listening, and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment.
• Aids patients and families in coping with newly diagnosed and/or chronic illness to improve functioning and emotional state.
• Communicates and collaborates with multi-disciplinary medical teams and community providers on behalf of patients and families.
• Screens and assesses patients for needs regarding social determinants of health.
• Screens and assesses to identify protective needs relative to child/disabled/child abuse, intimate partner violence, and community violence.
• Reports any and all suspected cases of abuse and neglect and ensures patient receives timely comprehensive consultations and compliance with legal mandates.
• Provides referrals, counseling, case management and advocacy on behalf of patients and families relative to health issues such as substance misuse, disabilities, mental health concerns, homelessness, and end-of-life needs.
• Utilizes the electronic health record (EPIC) and other IT interfaces as necessary to track and monitor patients.
• Begins assessment for an inpatient within 24 hours of referral and completes within two interviews or within seven working days of referral.
• Begins assessment for an outpatient as soon as patient permits and completes within two interviews.
• Completes assessment for an Emergency Department patient within four hours of discharge.
• Complies with departmental, regulatory, and professional requirements for documentation and data collection.
• Submits department statistics and other records and reports within required time frames; when required.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to hospital policy.
• Participates in social work committees and departmental work groups.
• Provides other administrative and special project assistance as required or assigned.
• Promotes a positive and collaborative work environment supportive of the hospital’s missions and goals.
• Remains knowledgeable of and follows appropriate policies, procedures, and work standards, including but not limited to, policy regarding hours of work, absenteeism, and tardiness.
• Attends hospital required and relevant meetings, training sessions or activities, as assigned.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-service education program offerings with punctuality and consistency.
• Maintains competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality of care.
• Ensures that MSW licensure remains active by obtaining continuing education units (CEUs) and in good standing.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree (MSW) from an accredited School of Social Work to be obtained prior to employment.
• Must sit for the Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Certification exam within the first 90 days from date of hire.
• Must obtain Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Requires level of knowledge of Social Work process and community resources and agencies in relation to health, illness, and disability, generally acquired through one to two years on-the-job training. Pre MSW experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community resources and agencies that serve the adults, children and families.
• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued).
• Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations.
• 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.

Skills

• Utilizes social work techniques including motivational interviewing, reflective listening, and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment.
• Utilizes a biopsychosocial approach to healthcare.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.
• Utilizes the electronic health record (EPIC) and other IT interfaces as necessary to track and monitor patients.
• Utilizes the NASW Social Work Code of Ethics as the basis for decision making.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary range of $34.81 - $43.26 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Pay

$34.81 - $43.26 per hour

Schedule

Full Time (Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p, One Weekend Per Month Required, One Holiday Per Year Required)