Clinical Social Worker, 32 hours, Evenings

UMass Memorial Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Central Massachusetts seeks a Social Worker for Discharge Planning. The role involves assessing patients, developing discharge plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Candidates should have a Master's in Social Work and current LCSW licensure. Join a committed team focused on exceptional patient care and community well-being.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Social Work experience preferred.
• Skills in psychosocial assessment and community resource knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families, ensuring participation in discharge plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to resolve treatment barriers.
• Document evaluations and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Current Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

Position: Social Worker - Discharge Planning

Exemption Status: Exempt

Schedule Details: Friday, On Call - Required; Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Scheduled Hours: 3p-1130p

Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 32

Cost Center: 10030 - 4400 Social Services

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. We are committed to exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research, making us the premier health system of Central Massachusetts. With over 20,000 employees, we work together as one health system to pursue healing for our patients, community, and each other. Everyone plays an important part, every day.

Responsibilities:

1. Assess patients and families, providing counseling and ensuring maximum participation in discharge and recovery plans.
2. Identify system or discharge issues, develop discharge plans, and present options to patients.
3. Assess potential cases of abuse: child, elderly, disabled, and domestic violence.
4. Provide clinical services including biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and counseling related to medical conditions.
5. Identify clinical resources and make referrals as needed.
6. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to identify and resolve discharge or treatment barriers.
7. Advocate for patients and families within the healthcare system.
8. Document all evaluations, assessments, consultations, referrals, and dispositions to ensure regulatory compliance and optimal patient outcomes.
9. Use DSM-IV-TR language for diagnostic evaluations and planning.
10. Comply with departmental policies, participate in meetings and seminars, and adhere to safety regulations.
11. Maintain professionalism, respect diversity, and ensure reliable attendance.
12. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education and Licensure:

• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Current Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure.

Experience and Skills:

• Psychosocial assessment, community resource knowledge, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and team collaboration skills.
• Data analysis, excellent communication, and basic computer skills.
• Preferred: 1-3 years of Social Work experience.

Physical Demands and Environment:

Primarily indoor work in an office; may include monitoring patients, requiring physical responses such as standing, walking, reaching, and lifting.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

UMass Memorial Health is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace.

If you require disability assistance to apply, contact us at [e-mail].