Clinical Social Worker - Med/Surg - Faulkner

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for eligible Non-MGB employees:
$3,000 for LCSW and $10,000 for LICSW
Starting rates:
LCSW: $68,224
LICSW: $92,227
Job Description Summary
The Clinical Social Worker (Med/Surg) is responsible for the bio-psychosocial assessment, possible resources, and potential referrals for selected patients in the inpatient medicine/surgery setting. Reporting to the Social Work Manager or a designated supervisor, the social worker will provide bio-psychosocial assessments and interventions for patients and/or families impacted by a patient's acute medical needs and any psychosocial factors or barriers impacting their care. The social worker will identify high risk psychosocial factors impacting a patient's health status and, as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, will help the hospital staff understand the influence of those factors on the patient's course of medical care. The social worker will effectively intervene through evaluation, emotional support, provision of resources and recommendations, and team collaboration around potential barriers to care in the community and possible discharge needs. The social worker will have knowledge of mandated reporting of abuse/neglect, trauma informed care, cultural and/or age specific concerns and impact, unstable housing or homelessness, food insecurity, substance use disorders, psychiatric illness, and the various community agencies and resources available. The social worker will participate in departmental and hospital-wide committees as assigned and will collaborate with other disciplines in the hospital.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Conducts psychosocial assessment of patients to evaluate medical illness and coping strategies/addiction/behavioral health history/emotional issues/coping style, understanding of illness/adjustment/compliance, barriers to care, cultural issues, abuse/neglect and domestic violence.
-Meets with patients and/or family to provide emotional support, aftercare planning, referrals for programs, and community resources. Identifies patients' psychosocial, financial, legal, dual diagnoses that effect patient care.
-When indicated, provides brief family systems work to provide psychoeducation, emotional support, and guidance around aftercare planning. This includes coordinating family/team meetings as needed, and addressing all psychosocial concerns and needs including goals of care if indicated.
-Provides mandated assessments when abuse/neglect is suspected (child, disabled, adult, elder, or facility) and safety assessment when domestic violence is reported. Files mandated reports if indicated.
-Works effectively as part of the interdisciplinary health care team, attending daily interdisciplinary rounds, communicating regularly with the team and other members on cases and as issues arise.
-Documents all timely and relevant assessments and interventions in electronic health record.
-Maintains high level of confidentiality for all patients in compliance with HIPAA and Federal guidelines.
-Facilitates the appropriate and efficient use of hospital and community resources.
-Participates in formal and informal clinical case reviews, clinical supervision, and educational seminars and other tasks as assigned by direct supervisor or Social Work Manager.
About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is an expanding non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.
At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

Education
Master's Degree Social Work required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience

Unlicensed:
Grace Period for License Eligibility [LICSW -Massachusetts]

Social Worker I:

Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required
Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License required

Social Worker II

Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent crisis intervention skills.
- Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of community resources and the aging process.
- Demonstrates basic foundational skills, showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.
- Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation.
- May need assistance and guidance in ensuring the patient's needs, safety measures, and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.
- Developing and demonstrating interpersonal collaboration in a medical setting- inpatient or outpatient.
- May need coaching/guidance in this area.
- May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.
- Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.
- Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and the organization to support and enhance patient care.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.