Clinical Social Work- LCSW (Weekends -16 Hours)

POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing clinical social work techniques and theory, consults on, assesses, and intervenes with high‑risk patients and their families regarding the impact and amelioration of emotional and social problems. Duties also include, but are not limited to, conducting psychosocial assessments, making a psychosocial diagnosis, planning and implementing effective treatments, education, supervision, coaching and mentoring of the patient (client) and family members. The position consults with, collaborates and communicates with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, physicians and other sources in the overall care of the patient. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses patient and family to ascertain emotional and social problems. Utilizes the department’s psychosocial assessment tool as a guideline. Identifies issues that must be addressed during the patient’s care and formulates a plan. Reports suspected cases of abuse and neglect and follows up to ensure timely comprehensive consultations and compliance with legal mandates. Identifies need to involve the patient’s family through the initial assessment and attempts contact on the same day, if indicated. Consults and collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure the patient’s emotional and social needs are addressed. Provides psychotherapeutic treatment and/or psychosocial support to patient and family to reduce the impact of identified problems. Ensures inpatient and family remain apprised, involved, supported and treated through a prescribed clinical relationship through at least weekly contacts and whenever a change in care or plan requires more contact. Utilizes Social Work technique and theory to assist patient and family in coping with illness or social problem to achieve improved functioning and emotional state. Begins assessment for an inpatient within 24 hours of referral and completes within two interviews or within seven working days of referral. Begins assessment for an outpatient as soon as patient permits and completes within two interviews. Completes assessment for an Emergency Department patient within four hours of discharge. Maintains patient confidentiality according to hospital policy. Practices professional discretion when determining inclusion of any patient information into medical or department records. Documents each patient encounter in the medical record or department clinic records with date, time, title and signature. Provides clinical supervision to other department personnel as assigned. Complies with departmental, regulatory and professional documentation and data‑collection requirements. Submits department statistics and other reports within required time frames. Maintains competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality care. Attends scheduled staff meetings and in‑service education programs with punctuality and consistency. Obtains continuing education units necessary to maintain licensure. Assists management in the operation of a quality department by participating in programs and complying with policies and procedures. Supports graduate and undergraduate training programs by supervising MSW and BSW students as assigned. Identifies weaknesses in operation and recommends improvements. Works diligently on department committees as appointed by the Director. Represents the department throughout the hospital and outside the community regarding practice and field of social work. Maintains the work area and equipment in a neat and orderly manner; assists in cleaning and organizing the department on own initiative and reports malfunctioning equipment. Maintains a complete understanding of emergency procedures. Conforms to hospital standards of conduct, including patient rights. Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served are present and seeks assistance from specialists with the knowledge of those groups. OTHER DUTIES Performs other duties as needed. Utilizes hospital behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the hospital’s mission. Follows established infection control and safety procedures. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Massachusetts Licensed Certified Social Worker (or obtain within six months of employment). Knowledge: Level of knowledge of the Social Work process and community resources and agencies in relation to health, illness, and disability, generally acquired through one to two years of on‑the‑job training. Knowledge of community resources and agencies that serve children and families. Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and supervise graduate students. Comfortable in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment. Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Bicultural/Bilingual competency a plus. Computer literacy with ability to use standard word processing, spreadsheet programs and e‑mail (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SOFTWORK Compensation Range: $34.81–$43.26 per hour. This estimate reflects education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. Boston Medical Center offers generous total compensation that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits, contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being. EEO STATEMENT Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Medical Center