Social Worker - Specialty - MEE

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not‑for‑profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high‑performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. This is a per diem position. We are looking for a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) to work at Mass Eye & Ear at our main campus in Boston, MA. Job Summary Summary This position is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. The Clinical Social Worker Senior provides support to those who are dedicated to patient and family‑centered care that values personal self‑determination, are skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaging in creative, compassionate, and ethical problem‑solving. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical, social, and resource issues that impact individual patients, families, and at‑risk populations. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient‑centered plans of care for both individual patients and the medical community. Essential Functions Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal and/or environmental issues. Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition and treatment plans. Provides mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and specialized safety assessment when violence is suspected Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility. Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Screen, address, and manage social determinants of health. Prepares and maintains all pertinent records, statistics, and progress notes. Qualifications Education Education: Master's Degree Social Work required or Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Experience Experience: Clinical social work experience 3‑5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates a mastery of a range of specialized clinical diagnoses and interventions. Conducts clinically competent complex and high‑risk assessments, treatment plans and interventions. Demonstrates mastery in problem solving abilities, conflict resolution, efficiency, and communication skills. Formulates advanced psychosocial assessments and treatment plans. Supports other staff in developing assessments and plans in complex cases. Demonstrates advanced clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients. Demonstrates advanced working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately. Demonstrate ability to identify problems in order of urgency and initiate treatment plans towards timely solutions and appropriate time management skills. Demonstrates the ability to articulate SW clinical perspective in team meetings, effectively collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to comprehensively problem solve and optimize a plan of care. Escalates to Social Work leadership all operational issues and high risk and complex cases. May provide clinical supervision based on department need (MSW students and/or social work staff). Seeks opportunities in the department and hospital or may be asked by SW leadership to participate in initiatives, projects, quality reviews, and committees and participates in these at an entity and Enterprise level. Creates content for skill‑based groups. Promotes timely and concise collaboration among all disciplines and outside stakeholders to enhance patient care (including but not limited to, Ethics Committee, SDoH Committee, Office of General Counsel, Case Management department, etc.). Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 243‑245 Charles Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Type: Per Diem Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Pay Range: $86,611.20 - $126,027.20/Annual Grade 8 Benefits competitive base pay comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth EEO Statement: 5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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