Bilingual LICSW — Inpatient Social Work Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Lynn, MA is seeking an experienced inpatient social worker with LICSW licensure and Spanish language skills to advocate for patients, plan dispositions, and coordinate psychosocial assessments. The role requires addressing barriers to discharge and coordinating community resources.

You will deliver direct therapeutic interventions and educate patients and families about illness and treatment options.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work required with LICSW
• Bilingual Spanish speaking required

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patient needs by conducting psychosocial assessments and relay findings to the treatment team
• Plan and implement inpatient disposition in collaboration with the treatment team
• Identify patient, family, institutional and community barriers to discharge; coordinate referrals and transitions
• Coordinate psychosocial and case management assessments using community resources
• Provide clinical interventions to prevent relapse and ensure continuity of care per physician plans
• Educate patients and families about illness, recovery and treatment options
• Collaborate with treatment and reimbursement teams to optimize high‑quality patient care

Skills

Case management

De-escalation techniques

Motivational Interviewing

Treatment planning

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Family interventions

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Lynn, MA is seeking an experienced inpatient social worker with LICSW licensure and Spanish language skills to advocate for patients, plan dispositions, and coordinate psychosocial assessments. The role requires addressing barriers to discharge and coordinating community resources.

You will deliver direct therapeutic interventions and educate patients and families about illness and treatment options.