Clinical Social Worker-LICSW (Weekends -16 Hours)

Utilizing clinical social work techniques and theory, consults on, assesses, and intervenes with high-risk patients and their families regarding the impact and amelioration of emotional and social problems. Duties include conducting psychosocial assessments, making psychosocial diagnoses, planning and implementing effective treatments, evaluation, education, supervision, coaching, and mentoring of patients and family members.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient and family to identify emotional and social problems using the department’s psychosocial assessment tool as a guideline.
• Identifies issues that must be addressed during the patient’s care and formulates a plan.
• Reports suspected cases of abuse and neglect, ensuring compliance with legal mandates.
• Involves patient’s family through the initial assessment process and attempts contact on the same day if indicated.
• Consults and collaborates with healthcare team members to address patient’s emotional and social needs.
• Provides psychotherapeutic treatment and/or psychosocial support to reduce the impact of identified problems.
• Ensures patients and families remain informed, involved, and supported through weekly contacts or as needed.
• Uses social work techniques to assist patients and families in coping with illness or social problems to improve functioning and emotional state.
• Completes assessments for inpatients within 24 hours of referral and within two interviews or seven working days; for outpatients, as soon as permitted; and for Emergency Department patients within four hours of discharge.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professional discretion regarding medical record documentation.
• Documents each patient encounter in the medical record or department clinical record, including date, time, title, and signature.
• Complies with departmental, regulatory, and professional requirements for documentation, recording, and data collection.
• Submits department statistics and reports within required time frames.
• Maintains competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality care.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service education programs punctually and consistently.
• Obtains continuing education units necessary to maintain licensure.
• Assists management in operating a quality department by participating in programs and complying with policies.
• Supervises MSW and BSW students as part of graduate and undergraduate training programs.
• Identifies operational weaknesses and recommends improvements.
• Participates in department committees as appointed by the Director.
• Represents the department within the hospital and the broader community regarding social work practice.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a neat and orderly manner; reports malfunctioning equipment.
• Understands and follows emergency procedures.
• Conforms to hospital standards of conduct, including patient rights, to provide excellent customer service and patient care.
• Notifies supervisor when serving patients outside regularly served age groups and seeks assistance for specialized needs.
• Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Clinical Social Workers and other department personnel as assigned.
• Manages the internship program, including paperwork, contracts, training, and evaluations.
• Supports and coordinates new program developments or services aligned with the mission of BMC.
• Provides task supervision, leadership, and support to staff as assigned.
• Leads or participates in committees such as bereavement, in-service training, ethics, or trauma.
• Performs other duties as needed.
• Utilizes hospital behavioral standards for decision-making and to support the hospital’s mission.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
• One to two years of on-the-job training in social work processes and community resources related to health, illness, and disability.
• Knowledge of community resources and agencies serving children and families.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to interact effectively with healthcare professionals, patients, families, and students.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; sense of humor valued.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary team.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with diverse racial and ethnic populations.
• Bicultural/Bilingual competency is a plus.

Schedule

Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, plus one holiday per year.

Pay

Compensation range: $42.60 - $51.92 per hour. This range is based on minimum job qualifications and considers factors such as education, experience, and licensure directly related to the position. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; 403(b) savings matches; earned time cash out; paid time off; career advancement opportunities; and resources to support employee and family well-being.