Caseworker - Psych West 2 Provider

Cambridge Health Alliance; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking a dedicated caseworker for the Psychiatry West 2 Provider team at CHA Everett Hospital. You will coordinate patient discharges, arrange aftercare, and refer patients to outpatient and inpatient programs under licensed social workers’ guidance.

Collaboration with social workers, psychiatrists, and care teams is essential to develop comprehensive discharge plans and connect patients with community resources.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent with relevant human service experience; four years overall experience.
• Training in social work (BSW) and/or LSW license is desirable.
• Experience with diverse populations and hospital settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating discharges under supervision of licensed social workers.
• Scheduling aftercare appointments and referrals to outpatient/inpatient programs.
• Developing awareness of community resources to meet patient needs.
• Arranging discharge transportation as appropriate to insurance and plans.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

College degree or equivalent, relevant experience plus four years of experience in a relevant human service field

BSW degree

LSW license desirable

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Location: CHA Everett Hospital
Category: Human and Social Services
Department: Psych West 2 Provider
Job Type: Full time
Union Name: Non Union

Work Schedule: Day Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8
Shift Details: Weekdays only, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Hours/Week: 40.00
Weekend Requirements: None
Holiday Requirements: No
On Call Requirements: None

Department Description

The inpatient psychiatry department at Everett Hospital provides a 22-bed adult unit and a 22-bed geriatric unit. Caseworkers are an integral part of the treatment team on both units, working closely with social workers and patients to make referrals and develop discharge plans. Both units are licensed by the Department of Mental Health and serve patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions across the age and diagnosis continuum. The units are part of the broader Department of Psychiatry at CHA which is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and provides education and training for social workers, psychiatrists and psychologists. The psychiatry department provides comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care, including running two community behavioral health centers (CBHC), a large psychiatric emergency service, specialty outpatient care teams, multiple adult units at Cambridge Hospital and Everett Hospital and child and adolescent units at Somerville Hospital. Caseworkers are employed throughout the psychiatry department and are crucial to the mission of delivering topnotch patient care.

Summary:

Working under the supervision of licensed social workers, responsible for coordinating discharges, scheduling aftercare appointments and referring patients to outpatient and inpatient programs. Develops awareness of community resources to meet the needs of patients based on treatment factors and population health. Schedules discharge transportation according to each patient's insurance coverage and discharge plan.

Other Information

• Education/Training: College degree or equivalent, relevant experience plus four years of experience in a relevant human service field. Although licensure is not required, training in social work to include a BSW degree and/or a LSW license is desirable.
• Work Experience: Experience working with relevant community populations, such as, people with chronic mental illness, cognitive disorders, substance abuse disorders and medical issues.
• Both prior experience working in a hospital setting and bilingual skills is a plus.
• Experience using electronic medical records is necessary.
• Demonstrated experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings required.
• Cognitive ability: Ability to multitask and exceptional organizational skills 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.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

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