Clinical Social Worker, LICSW (Pediatric Primary Care) - 40 hours, days

UMass Memorial Health; Greater London; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a licensed independent clinical social worker to provide essential counseling services to children and families. In this rewarding role, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, coordinate treatment plans, and document therapy encounters, all while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Join a vibrant community dedicated to exceptional patient care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. This position offers a competitive sign-on bonus and the opportunity to grow within a respected health system that values respect and diversity.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work and LICSW licensure required.
• 1-3 years of social work experience with strong assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide counseling to patients and families.
• Coordinate treatment planning and document all therapy encounters.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Communication skills

Data compilation and analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Masters degree in Social Work

Current Massachusetts LICSW licensure

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Exemption Status:
Exempt

Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:
40

Cost Center:
34000 - 3242 Pediatrics Primary Care

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

$5000.00 Sign-on Bonus!

The licensed independent clinical social worker in Pediatric Primary Care will be providing short-term counseling services to children and families. Referrals will be received from clinic providers and staff. The LICSW will be expected to take warm handoffs from providers when possible and communicate back updates to providers as well as recommendations for ongoing care should the child/family need more than short-term therapy. The LICSW will be expected to document and appropriately bill for their therapy encounters.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Conducts intake interviews with patients and families to develop psychosocial evaluations.
2. Participates in team planning of treatment during initial interview and coordinates team meeting on a daily basis.
3. Provides psycho-social assessments and treatments, individual and group education/therapy to include dual diagnosis cases and all associated social work services.
4. Serves as a primary clinician for individual therapy, couples, and family therapy.
5. Works with outpatient providers to coordinate treatment planning.
6. Documents all information obtained in evaluation, assessment, consultation, referral, and disposition to comply with regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring the best possible patient outcome.
7. Coordinates discharge planning which includes the assessment of housing, benefits, and treatment needs. Plays a key role in case management.
8. Acts as liaison with community and government agencies and develops a referral network as directed.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:

1. Masters degree in Social Work.
2. Current Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensure.

Experience/Skills:
Required:

1. One to three years of social work experience.
2. Demonstrated ability in psychosocial assessment, knowledge of community resources, crisis intervention skills, ability in discharge planning, and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Data compilation and analysis skills.
4. Excellent written and communications skills.
5. Basic computer skills.

Unless certification, licensure, or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

ADDENDUM FOR FORMER CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER OUTPATIENT POSITION

Position Summary:
Provides psychosocial assessment and a full range of social services to patients with chronic diseases and their families. Assists in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of funded programs.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Provides psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients and their families. Documents evaluations and interventions in medical record.
2. Facilitates referral for psychiatric services. Facilitates access to and coordinates delivery of social services, including financial assistance, health insurance, medication reimbursement, transportation, housing, extended care, home care, hospice, and community-based services.
3. Provides information and referral to specialized intervention programs, including substance abuse, detoxification, and rehabilitation.
4. Organizes and facilitates family meetings, interagency conferences, and groups/workshops for patients and their families, as well as staff psychosocial and multicultural development programs.
5. Provides social service consultation, information, and education to medical, psychiatric, and social service providers within the medical center and community.
6. May represent the clinic as a member of community-based advocacy and funding programs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law.

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