Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate psychiatric conditions and develop patient-centered treatment plans. Manage individual evaluations, family outreach, and the coordination of discharge planning and aftercare referrals.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's of Social Work (MSW) and a valid LICSW or LCSW license in Massachusetts. Candidates must have clinical experience in a medical setting, with specific experience requirements varying by the Social Worker I or II level.
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. 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. Job Summary This position will collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' psychiatric condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. The per diem social worker works 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, and assesses and arranges discharge planning needs and post hospital follow up disposition.
Responsibilities include:
Individual psychiatric evaluations
Daily individual contact with assigned patients. - Leading one or more weekly social work treatment groups (as needed)
Family outreach and counseling and psychoeducation as indicated
Coordination with outpatient treatment team
Assesses and arranges discharge planning needs and follow up as appropriate.
Timely completion of Treatment Plan and Discharge Summary that will satisfy clinical and regulatory requirements and arranging referrals related to aftercare as needed.
Collaborates with and provides social work consultation to other disciplines within the setting.
Participates on Departmental and Hospital committees as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned. Per Diem as needed including weekdays, weekends, vacation coverage. Minimum 24 hours per month. Qualifications Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required. Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with relevant clinical experience required. Minimum of graduate level internship experience in relevant setting. Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standards Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to work within a team Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial and psychiatric assessments and brief, short or long term treatment/management with individuals, families, couples and/or groups, and assess discharge planning needs. Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated competency in age specific behaviors Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of community agencies/resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients to facilitate appropriate discharge planning. Computer skills CANS
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Career Advancement Opportunities
Recognition Programs
Bonuses
Differentials
Premiums
Certification preferred
BLS certification preferred
Social
Worker I: Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] required Experience in a medical setting 0-2 years
Supervision towards
LICSW not available for
LCSWs
Social
Worker II: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] required Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 1153 Centre Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $26.63 - $38.70/Hourly Grade 6 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO
Statement: 2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.
