Caseworker - Psych SH 2 North Adol Provider

Location : CHA Somerville Campus
Category : Human and Social Services
Department : Psych SH 2 North Adol Provider
Job Type : Full Time
Union Name : Union of Social Workers

Work Schedule: DayLength Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8
Shift Details: 830-5 M-F
Hours/Week: 40.00
Weekend Requirements: No
Holiday Requirements: No
On Call Requirements: No

Department Description

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of an assigned caseload of adolescent inpatients, providing a range of psychosocial care. Works at Somerville Hospital adolescent inpatient site, under social work clinical supervision and administrative supervision at the service site.

Summary

Responsible for providing a variety of outreach and education services, and patient advocacy that is culturally sensitive and linguisticallyappropriate for target populations. Develops community awareness of and facilitates the use of primary health care services for a variety of health issues.

Other Information

• Bicultural and/or bilingual in the specific cultural/language group of the population/community served in a particular job.
• Education/Training: College degree or equivalent plus four years of experience in a relevant human service field.
• Work Experience: Experience working with relevant community groups preferred. Demonstrated experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings required.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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