Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC)

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a licensed social worker to provide psychosocial assessments, therapy, and care planning within a partial hospital program. The role includes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and discharge planning to support patient outcomes.

This position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible LICSW/LMHC employees and a standard 40-hour workweek onsite at 1153 Centre Street, with day shifts in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• LCSW and LICSW state licenses required.
• Master's degree in related field required.
• 3-5 years of related experience preferred and demonstrated skills with diverse client populations.
• Group and individual therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessments, individual therapy, and group therapy for patients with social, emotional, interpersonal, and/or environmental issues.
• Formulates biopsychosocial assessments, dispositions, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' psychiatric or medical condition as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document client progress according to measurable goals in the treatment plan.
• Provide individual therapy, discharge planning, and aftercare referrals as needed.
• Lead daily group therapy for the partial hospital program and participate in rounds.

Skills

Clinical experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

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

Sign on bonus available for eligible Non-MGB employees:

$5,000 for LICSW/LMHC

Essential Functions

• Provides psychosocial assessments, individual therapy, and group therapy for patients with social, emotional, interpersonal, and/or environmental issues.
• Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' psychiatric, medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.
• Provide individual therapy, discharge planning, and appropriate aftercare referrals as needed.
• Provide and facilitate daily group therapy treatment to partial hospital patient population.
• Conduct concurrent utilization reviews with insurance carriers as needed.
• Participate in daily Partial Hospital Program multidisciplinary team rounds.
• Complete daily documentation in EMR.

Qualifications

• Social Worker I: Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] required
• Social Worker II: Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] required
• Behavioral Health Counselor II: Master's Degree Related Field of Study required
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] required
• Related experience 3-5 years required and Demonstrated experience working successfully with people of various backgrounds and lifestyles in a manner that engages ongoing self-reflection and continual learning required and Experience negotiating, advocating, and navigating systems required
• Group therapy, individual therapy, and psychiatric and/or dual diagnosis partial hospital program experience preferred.

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 brought forward. 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.
• Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.
• Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and the organization to support and enhance patient care.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$68,224.00 - $80,485.60 / Annual

Grade

6

EEO Statement

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. 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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