Clinical Social Worker LICSW, Social Work Float (40 hours, Days)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pharmacy

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) savings matches

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Clinical Social Worker- LICSW to provide psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and family support across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, mentors interns, and leads program development in alignment with BMC's mission.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work and active LICSW licensure in Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work.
• Active Massachusetts LICSW licensure.
• Experience with psychosocial assessment and intervention.
• Ability to supervise interns and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and treatment planning for patients and families.
• Provide psychotherapeutic treatment and psychosocial support.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Clinical supervision of licensed social workers and interns.
• Manage internship program and related training.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Supervision

Bicultural competency

Education

MSW degree

Job description

Position

Clinical Social Worker- LICSW

Department

Social Work

Float Schedule / Working Hours

Full-Time, 40 hours, Days Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Weekend coverage: One weekend per month Holiday coverage: One holiday per month

Position Summary

The Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) uses clinical social work techniques and theory to consult on, assess, and intervene with high-risk patients and their families on the impact and amelioration of emotional and social problems. Duties include, but are not limited to, psychosocial assessment, psychosocial diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, evaluation, education, and the supervision, coaching, and mentoring of patients and family members. The position consults, collaborates, and communicates with a wide range of social, governmental, and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, physicians, and other sources involved in the patient's care.

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Assesses patients and families to identify emotional and social problems, using the department's psychosocial assessment tool as a guideline. Identifies the issues that must be addressed during the patient's care and formulates a plan. Identifies when the patient's family should be involved in the initial assessment and attempts contact the same day, if indicated.

Assessment Timeframes

• Inpatient: Begins assessment within 24 hours of referral and completes documentation.
• Outpatient: Begins assessment in 48 hours and completes documentation.
• Emergency Department: Completes assessment by EOD.

Treatment and Patient/Family Support

Provides psychotherapeutic treatment and/or psychosocial support to patients and families to reduce the impact of identified problems. Uses social work technique and theory to help patients and families cope with illness or social problems and improve functioning and emotional state. Keeps inpatients and families informed, involved, supported, and treated through at least weekly contacts. Increases contact whenever a change in care or plan requires it.

Protective Services

Reports all suspected cases of abuse and neglect. Follows up to ensure the patient receives timely, comprehensive consultation and that legal mandates are met.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Consults and collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure patients' emotional and social needs are addressed. Notifies supervisor when patients from an age group not regularly served are present. Seeks assistance from staff with knowledge of that age group's specialized needs.

Clinical Supervision and Staff Leadership

Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Clinical Social Workers seeking independent licensure and to other department personnel, as assigned. Assigns and oversees work and assists staff with complex cases. Provides task supervision, leadership, and support to staff, as assigned.

Internship Program Management

Manages the internship program, including paperwork, contracts, training program, and evaluation. Provides clinical supervision to interns. Supports graduate and undergraduate training programs by supervising MSW and BSW students, as assigned.

Program Development and Committee Leadership

Supports and/or coordinates new program developments or services related to BMC's mission. Leads one or more department committees, such as bereavement, in-service training, ethics, or trauma. Serves on additional department committees as appointed by the Director.

Documentation and Confidentiality

Maintains patient confidentiality according to hospital policy. Uses professional discretion when deciding what patient information to include in the medical record or department clinical notes. Notes in the medical record when critical patient information has been excluded and where it is available. Documents each patient encounter concurrently in the medical record or department clinical record according to department policy. Documents ongoing treatment in department clinic records. Each entry includes date, time, title, and signature. Complies with departmental, regulatory, and professional requirements for documentation, recording, and data collection. Submits department statistics, records, and reports within required timeframes.

Department Operations and Quality

Assists management in running a quality department by participating in department programs and following department policies and procedures. Identifies weaknesses in operations and recommends improvements. Represents the department throughout the hospital and in the community on department practice and the field of social work.

Professional Development

Maintains competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality care. Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-service education programs punctually and consistently. Obtains the continuing education units needed to maintain licensure.

Workplace, Safety, and Conduct

Maintains a complete understanding of emergency procedures. Follows hospital infection control and safety procedures. Follows hospital standards of conduct, including those on patient rights, to provide the best possible customer service and patient care. Uses the hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision‑making and to advance the hospital's mission.

Additional Duties

This role may also: provides clinical supervision to staff seeking independent licensure, assigns and oversees work, assists staff with complex cases, and manages the internship program, including clinical supervision of interns. Performs other duties as needed.

Education

Master's degree from an accredited school of social work.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Required

Active Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of the social work process and of community resources and agencies related to health, illness, and disability, generally gained through one to two years of on-the-job training. Knowledge of community resources and agencies that serve children and families. Advanced interpersonal skills to work effectively with a range of healthcare professionals, build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and supervise graduate students. Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team. Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic environment (a sense of humor is valued). Cultural sensitivity and comfort working with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Preferred Bicultural/bilingual competency.

Compensation & Benefits

SOCWKR Compensation Range: $42.60- $51.92. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pharmacy
• Contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• Earned time cash outPaid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Resources to support employee and family wellbeing

Employer Brand & Culture

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request. Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.