Clinical Social Worker

Description / Comment

BILH Coversheet Required
Covid Vaccines + Booster and 2024-2025 flu vaccine required at time of submission (declinations not accepted).
Active MA license required at time of submissions.
Local candidates not accepted.
Cannot have worked perm/travel for any Beth Israel facility within the past year.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited school.
• Minimum 2- years of experience in health care, with special interest and understanding of mental health diagnosis, substance issues, and interpersonal/domestic abuse.
• LCSW licensure with plan for LICSW.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong computer skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgement in fast-paced and demanding settings.

The Clinical Social Worker (CSW)

• Responsible for assisting patients and their families or significant others with the stress and difficulties related to illness, personal issues, financial difficulties, and other emotional/mental health issues.
• Interventions consider the patient’s strengths, resources, insurance coverage, family system, and motivation for change.
• Collaborates with nurse care managers and other members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe and effective discharge plans.
• Supports the Hospital’s mission and participates in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Must have a passion for working with elders who may be more vulnerable due to advanced age or medical comorbidities.
• Develops trusting relationships with diverse patients and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs biopsychosocial evaluations in accordance with departmental policies and standards.
• Documents notes related to ongoing work in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Collaborates with MD in planning and participating in family meetings.
• Supports and educates patients and families regarding illness, hospitalization, and post-discharge options and follow-up.
• Affords assistance in facilitating the continuum of care and accessing community services for patients and families as needed.
• Completes insurance reviews as necessary.
• Utilizes supervision by bringing appropriate materials for discussion and following up on recommendations.
• Participates in daily rounds and consults with other clinical staff to enhance patient care.