Complex Care Medical Social Worker

About the role

The Social Worker at Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is responsible for providing psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Performs 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 conditions and assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains and records client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.
• Works collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine or Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) required.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in a medical setting required.

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics.
• Integrates prior clinical experience into current practice.
• Demonstrates proficiency to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately.
• Provides a range of evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Incorporates social sensitivity.
• If appropriate, utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately.
• Actively seeks assistance with complex cases and situations in a timely manner.
• Engages in quality improvement projects, 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.

Additional Job Details

• Schedule and Work Model: Full-time, Monday through Friday, approximately 8am-4:30pm; flexibility with hours possible.
• Prioritizes remote work with possible travel in the community.
• Meets at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA twice per month.
• Uses a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment.
• Teams Video is required and must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment.

Pay and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $67,537.60 - $98,238.40 annually. Additional benefits include comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.