Weekend Social Worker - Per Diem

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Provide per diem social work support for patients that are in the hospital. Must be available to work at least two weekend days/month after orientation and onboarding.

Job Description:

Job Profile Summary

Practicing under the clinical supervision of an independently licensed clinical social worker (LICSW), is responsible for psychosocial screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients and families in assigned patient population or service area. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, internal and external case managers, community agencies, and other health care providers to implement safe and effective patient care, support a safe discharge or transition of care
Reports to the social work manager / manager of clinical service area

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Provides clinical services to patients and families that address personal and environmental issues to maximize emotional, social, and physical well-being and the appropriate and efficient use of health care resources. Screens and triages patients who request service, are referred, or meet screening criteria for identifying patient needs. Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides services as indicated. Partners with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care planning and treatment interventions. Meets productivity standards and expectations as set by the leadership in Social Work and the assigned clinical area. Provides counseling and psychotherapeutic services appropriate to setting. Provides timely and appropriate communication and documentation in the medical record Provides consultation and education regarding psycho-social issues affecting patient care. Identifies and reports to their manager, potential ethical and risk management issues Presents and/or discusses clinical work in formal and informal settings, multi-disciplinary and clinical rounds and seminars. Participates in department process improvement and CQI efforts as needed Participates in clinical supervision as appropriate to level of licensure and professional development. Participates in an environment of idea sharing and feedback. Seeks opportunities for own professional development.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Social Work License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 0-1 years related work experience required. New graduates and out of state MSW prepared Social Workers are expected to obtain a Massachusetts license within 6 months of hire date. Before LCSW Is obtained, must work under the direct clinical supervision and have all notes co-signed by an LICSW. Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant health care and/or human service experience.

Competencies:

Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.

Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information to medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate a good working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations

Team Work: Participates as a team member for projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment, and improving workflows.

Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Decision Making: Ability to discern decisions that can be made independently

and those that will require a supervisor or manager to be involved. For example:

Assessment of a high risk patient, or an ethical dilemma

Problem Solving: Able to solve problems that are within scope of licensure and experience and those that will require that a supervisor or manager be involved. For example, understanding when to seek guidance about a differential diagnosis or a decision regarding filing a 51A or similar

Age based Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 61+

Physical Nature of the Job:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus

Pay Range:
$37.00 - $49.80

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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