Clinical Social Worker - Per Diem - Addiction, ED & Med/Surg

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Pelham; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to join their Emergency Department and Inpatient Medicine teams. This role involves conducting bio-psychosocial assessments, providing emotional support, and coordinating resources for patients facing acute medical needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in crisis intervention and problem-solving, with excellent communication skills to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and well-being in a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical setting required.
• Knowledge of community resources and aging process.

Responsibilities

• Provide bio-psychosocial assessments and interventions for patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to address psychosocial factors.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine

Job description

Job Description Summary
Clinical Social Worker for the Emergency Department and Inpatient Medicine and Surgery. The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for the bio-psychosocial assessment, possible resources, and potential referrals for selected patients in the ED and inpatient medicine/surgery setting. Reporting to the Social Work Manager or a designated supervisor, the social worker will provide bio-psychosocial assessments and interventions for patients and/or families impacted by a patient's acute medical needs and any psychosocial factors or barriers impacting their care. The social worker will identify high risk psychosocial factors impacting a patient's health status and, as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, will help the hospital staff understand the influence of those factors on the patient's course of medical care. The social worker will effectively intervene through evaluation, emotional support, provision of resources and recommendations, and team collaboration around potential barriers to care in the community and around discharge needs. The social worker will have knowledge of mandated reporting of abuse/neglect, trauma informed care, cultural and/or age specific concerns and impact, unstable housing or homelessness, food insecurity, substance use disorders, psychiatric illness, and the various community agencies and resources available. The social worker will participate in departmental and hospital-wide committees as assigned and will collaborate with other disciplines in the hospital.
-Meets with patients daily to provide emotional support, aftercare planning, referrals for programs, and community resources. Identifies patients' psychosocial, financial, legal, dual diagnoses that effect patient care.
-Ensures provision of appropriate, timely, and effective addiction recovery treatment resources and referrals.
-When indicated, provides brief family systems work to provide psychoeducation, emotional support, and guidance around aftercare planning. This includes coordinating family/team meetings as needed, providing emotional support and community resources.
-Works effectively as part of the interdisciplinary health care team, communicating regularly with the team and other members on cases and as issues arise.
-All work is documented in the patient's electronic medical record in a timely manner.
-Maintains high level of confidentiality for all patients in compliance with HIPAA and Federal guidelines.
-Facilitates the appropriate and efficient use of hospital and community resources.
-Participates in formal and informal clinical case reviews, clinical supervision, and educational seminars and other tasks as assigned by direct supervisor or Social Work Manager.
-Other duties as assigned.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Social Work required or Master's Degree Social Work required or Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Social Worker [Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Social Worker [Licensed Social Worker - LSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent crisis intervention skills.
- Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of community resources and the aging process.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.