Clinical Social Worker – Patient Care & Coordination

Brown Medicine; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Social Worker (LSW) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychosocial issues affecting patient care and discharge planning within The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. You will collaborate with medical staff and participate in care rounds to enhance patient experience and resource use.

The role requires completing bio-psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and documenting in medical records while pursuing LICSW licensure as part of professional growth.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited graduate school of Social Work.
• Current RI license (LCSW/LICSW path).
• Experience in health/mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes bio-psychosocial evaluations to inform treatment and discharge planning.
• Provides consultation on psychosocial functioning to medical and support staff.
• Develops treatment plans and initiates clinical intervention.
• Documents social work activity in patient records per standards.
• Participates in conferences and rounds to improve care coordination.
• Supervises field placement students (BSW/MSW) toward LICSW licensure.

Skills

Clinical social work

Biopsychosocial assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

MSW degree

RI licensure (LCSW/LICSW)

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Social Worker (LSW) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychosocial issues affecting patient care and discharge planning within The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. You will collaborate with medical staff and participate in care rounds to enhance patient experience and resource use.

The role requires completing bio-psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and documenting in medical records while pursuing LICSW licensure as part of professional growth.