MSW Social Worker

Job Summary The Social Worker MSW/LCSW is a clinician responsible for social work services for patients in various units of the Medical Center as well as serves in a consultative role to staff on the units in the medical center whenever needed for patient care. The Social Worker MSW/LCSW works as part of the interdisciplinary team caring/assisting patients and families to cope with plans and decisions that need to be made before, during and after hospitalization. Essential Responsibilities / Duties Provides individual and/or group counseling/therapy to patients and/or their families. Supervises and trains graduate level social work students and other students when indicated and approved by the Director of Social Work. Provides diagnostic evaluations and psycho-social assessments. Provides referrals and/or follow-up services. Collaborates with the clinical interdisciplinary team in facilitating continuing care plans. Provides crisis prevention when needed to patients in various units of the Medical Center. Provides counseling for patients, family and friends whenever indicated at time of diagnosis, regarding adjustment to illness, the emotional impact of diagnosis, and changes in lifestyle. Offers continuity by maintaining a supportive relationship to patient and family throughout the course of illness. On occasions when indicated, the social worker will counsel and support patients and other family in bereavement. Provides case management for patients, including resource finding, concrete services as indicated and referrals to community agencies and assistance in obtaining financial aid. Provides documentation for social work activity in patient’s record on a regular and timely basis. Consults with members of the medical center team regarding the psycho-social needs of patients. Participates in staff in-service sessions. The social worker leads or co-leads a support group for patients and/or family members when appropriate. Participates where possible in community organizations relevant to the population. Makes a psycho-social assessment of as many high-risk clinic patients as time allows. Sees patients at time of crisis and assists where possible in cases of need for concrete services. Sees any patient wishing to place their baby for adoption, referring them to the appropriate agency. Assesses the discharge needs of all patients admitted to their respective department assignments. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Required Education and Experience: Master’s degree in social work and 0‑2 years of experience working with patients and families who are in crisis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Education and Experience: 1‑2 years of experience with patients with major trauma, infectious disease, and/or emotional upset. Required Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Current Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in the state of Massachusetts. Preferred Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: LICSW preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Ability to work with patients and families who are in crisis. Compensation Range Compensation range is $29.09–$42.31 per hour. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, discretionary annual bonuses, merit increases, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being. (Note: This range is based on Boston‑area data and may vary by location.) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic. Boston Medical Center provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Medical Center