Clinical Social Worker II
About the role
The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. They are dedicated to patient and family-centered care that values personal self-determination, skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaging in creative, compassionate, and ethical problem-solving. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical, social, and resource issues that impact individual patients, families, and at-risk populations. Social Workers are responsible for working collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community.
Responsibilities
- Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal and/or environmental issues.
- Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
- Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work required (experience cannot substitute for degree).
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW - MA) preferred.
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW - MA) preferred.
- 2–3 years of clinical experience in a medical setting required.
Skills
- Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics.
- Integrates prior clinical experience into current practice.
- Proficient in formulating assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and timely documentation.
- Sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources with appropriate referrals.
- Provides a range of evidence-based interventions.
- Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate treatment plans with patients, family, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Incorporates social sensitivity.
- Utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately when indicated.
- Actively seeks assistance with complex cases and situations in a timely manner.
- Engages in quality improvement projects and uses data to measure progress.
- Facilitates skill-based groups.
- Knowledge, understanding, and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization.
- Demonstrates capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience.
Physical requirements
- Standing: Frequently (34–66%)
- Walking: Frequently (34–66%)
- Sitting: Occasionally (3–33%)
- Lifting: Frequently (34–66%), 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
- Carrying: Frequently (34–66%), 20–35 lbs
- Pushing: Occasionally (3–33%)
- Pulling: Occasionally (3–33%)
- Climbing: Rarely (less than 2%)
- Balancing: Frequently (34–66%)
- Stooping: Occasionally (3–33%)
- Kneeling: Occasionally (3–33%)
- Crouching: Occasionally (3–33%)
- Crawling: Rarely (less than 2%)
- Reaching: Frequently (34–66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34–66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34–66%)
- Feeling: Constantly (67–100%)
- Foot Use: Rarely (less than 2%)
- Vision – Far: Constantly (67–100%)
- Vision – Near: Constantly (67–100%)
- Talking: Constantly (67–100%)
- Hearing: Constantly (67–100%)
Schedule
- Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30
- Employee Type: Regular
- Remote Type: Hybrid
- Work Location: 55 Highland Avenue
Pay
Annual Salary Range: $87,360.00 – $98,238.40 (Grade 7), reflecting full-time hours; prorated for part-time positions based on hours worked. Base pay is determined by skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors; the range represents an estimate based on minimum qualifications and does not encompass all elements of total compensation.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.