Clinical Social Worker, Per Diem, Faulkner Hospital

About the role

The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for providing bio-psychosocial assessments and interventions for patients and/or families impacted by acute medical needs and psychosocial factors. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address barriers to care and discharge needs.

Responsibilities

• Assuming assigned patient caseloads in inpatient medicine, surgery, Addiction Recovery Program, or emergency department
• Conducting bio-psychosocial assessments and interventions for patients and families
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to address barriers to care and discharge needs
• Leading groups for inpatient addiction program (preferred)

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program
• Current professional licensure in Massachusetts (LCSW required, LICSW preferred)
• One year experience working in a health care setting or related field preferred
• Minimum of graduate level internship experience in appropriate setting
• Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including negotiation skills necessary to work within a team
• Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and interventions with individuals and families
• Advanced crisis intervention skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of community agencies/resources
• Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients
• Tolerance for ambiguity
• Cultural sensitivity

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program
• Current professional licensure in Massachusetts (LCSW required, LICSW preferred)
• One year experience working in a health care setting or related field preferred
• Minimum of graduate level internship experience in appropriate setting
• Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including negotiation skills necessary to work within a team
• Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and interventions with individuals and families
• Advanced crisis intervention skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of community agencies/resources
• Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients
• Tolerance for ambiguity
• Cultural sensitivity

Skills

• Mastery of bio-psychosocial assessment techniques
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Knowledge of community resources and services
• Ability to handle crisis situations

Benefits

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Health insurance
• Patient assistance programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Retirement plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives

Pay

$32.47 - $47.23/Hourly

Schedule

Shift is 8:30am-5pm on weekdays, weekends and/or holidays as needed on a per diem basis

Additional Job Details

(if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day

Pay Range

$32.47 - $47.23/Hourly

Grade

7