Clinical Social Worker I

Mass General Brigham; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and skilled social worker to join their team at a leading psychiatric hospital. This role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare professionals to assess and address patients' needs, ensuring high-quality mental health services. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care. Working in a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Clinical experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Crisis Intervention Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine

Job description

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.

Summary

This position will collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plans of care for both individual patients and the medical community.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, and/or environmental issues. Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required or Master's Degree in Social Work required or Master's Degree in 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] - Preferred
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] - Preferred
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] - Preferred
• Social Worker [Licensed Social Worker - LSW - State License] - Preferred
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] - 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.
• Demonstrates basic foundational skills, showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.
• Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention, completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation.
• May need assistance and guidance in ensuring the patient's needs, safety measures, and concerns are addressed.
• Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.
• Developing and demonstrating interpersonal collaboration in a medical setting - inpatient or outpatient.
• May need coaching/guidance in this area.
• May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.
• Awareness of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level.
• Uses data to measure progress.
• Demonstrates fundamental skills under supervision and may need assistance in promoting collaboration among healthcare team members to support and enhance patient care.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently
• Carrying Frequently
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Frequently
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Foot Use Rarely
• Vision - Far Constantly
• Vision - Near Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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