Clinical Social Worker - Per Diem - Addiction, ED & Med/Surg

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Clinical Social Worker in the Emergency Department. This role is crucial for providing bio-psychosocial assessments and emotional support to patients facing acute medical needs. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to identify high-risk psychosocial factors and facilitate effective discharge planning. Your expertise in crisis intervention and knowledge of community resources will be invaluable in addressing barriers to care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and contribute to groundbreaking medical discoveries in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health required.
• 0-1 year clinical experience in a medical setting required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments for patients in the ED and inpatient settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide emotional support and resources.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Community Resources

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

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

Clinical Social Worker for the Emergency Department and Inpatient Medicine and Surgery. The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for bio-psychosocial assessments, resources, and referrals for selected patients in the ED and inpatient settings. Reporting to the Social Work Manager or supervisor, the social worker will assess and intervene for patients and families impacted by acute medical needs and psychosocial factors affecting their care. The role involves identifying high-risk psychosocial factors, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing emotional support, resources, and recommendations to address barriers to care and discharge planning. Knowledge of mandated reporting, trauma-informed care, cultural and age-specific concerns, homelessness, food insecurity, substance use, psychiatric illnesses, and community resources is essential. Participation in departmental and hospital committees, as well as collaboration with other disciplines, is expected.

• Meet with patients daily to provide emotional support, aftercare planning, and referrals.
• Identify psychosocial, financial, legal, and dual diagnoses affecting care.
• Ensure timely and effective addiction recovery treatment referrals.
• Provide brief family work for psychoeducation, emotional support, and aftercare guidance, including family/team meetings as needed.
• Collaborate effectively as part of the interdisciplinary team, communicating regularly on cases.
• Document all work in the electronic medical record promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and federal guidelines.
• Facilitate appropriate use of hospital and community resources.
• Participate in clinical reviews, supervision, seminars, and other assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine. Experience may not replace the degree.

Licenses and Credentials: Preferred licenses include LCSW, LICSW, LSW, LMHC, and a Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License.

Experience: 0-1 year clinical experience in a medical setting required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent organizational, crisis intervention, problem-solving, and communication skills. Knowledge of community resources and aging process.

Additional Details

Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, manipulation, feeling, foot use, vision, talking, and hearing as specified.

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 1133 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642 for accommodations.

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