Hospital Social Worker - LCSW

Overview Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted “Best Place to Work” for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Social Worker-Counselor-Licensed Responsibilities Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Social Work Services; perform diversified duties in support of social work functions. Under the supervision of an LICSW, provide case management services independently including application of clinical diagnostic, assessment or treatment knowledge or skills. Identify and address psychosocial factors that may impede the patient\'s ability to optimize benefit from the health care delivery experience. Intervene as necessary to prevent over and under utilization of health care resources. Actively participate in discharge planning to assure timely individual patient discharges within the scope of position responsibilities. Qualifications A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or the equivalent knowledge or experience is required. Current Massachusetts Social Work license at a minimum of a LCSW is required. Over three (3) years of related work experience including one (1) year experience in a medically oriented setting is required. Computer skills are essential. A minimum of LCSW license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required. Certification in Case Management is preferred. Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID-19 virus or be exempt with a signed exemption statement after hire. Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay and Schedule Pay Range: USD $69,326.40 - USD $95,804.80 / Yr. Rotation Schedule Requirement: every 5th weekend. Benefits A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr SouthCoast Health