Clinical Social Worker - PES

Cambridge Health Alliance; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Everett Hospital is seeking a Clinical Social Worker in the Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES). The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, conducting psychiatric assessments, providing crisis counseling, and developing treatment plans for PES patients.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work, MA licensure (LCSW/LICSW), CHA credentialing, and at least two years of post-master’s experience with

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work.
• Current MA licensure as LCSW or LICSW.
• Credentialed by CHA Medical Staff for practice.
• Minimum of two years post-master's degree experience with acute psychiatric population.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychiatric assessments in the PES.
• Provides crisis counseling and participates in treatment planning for PES patients.
• Identifies resources and collateral information from patients' supports (family, friends, outpatient providers).

Skills

Crisis counseling

Psychiatric assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Location: CHA Everett Hospital
Category: Social Work
Department: Psych - Emergency Clinic
Job Type: PT Less Than 20 HPW
Union Name: MNA Health Care Professionals EH

Work Schedule: Evening / NightLength Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8
Shift Details: Every other Saturday and Sunday 7:00pm-3:30am
Hours/Week: 8.00
Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirements: if scheduled
On Call Requirements: no

Pay Range:
LCSW $36.62-$51.07 per hour
LICSW $42.16-$58.22 per hour

Department Description:

With approximately 100,300 ED visits annually, the CHA Emergency Departments are fast-paced, constantly changing environments with rapid patient turnover.

Summary:

Clinical Social Workers within the Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) are vital members of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The behavioral health clinician works closely with nurses, physician assistants, and physicians in a fast-paced, high stress environment, and is under the clinical supervision of the psychiatrist. The behavioral health clinician completes psychiatric assessments, provides crisis counseling, and implements treatment planning for patients in the PES. The behavioral health clinician identifies appropriate resources and obtains collateral information, as needed, from patients’ supports including family members, friends and outpatient providers. The diversity of the client population served, in addition to the treatment modalities utilized, requires interdisciplinary expertise and collaboration. The training responsibilities are assigned by the PES Program Leader in accordance with the training needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education/Training: Masters degree in Social Work
• Current MA licensure a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Certifications: Must be credentialed by the CHA Medical Staff for practice in relevant clinical practice areas.
• Previous Experience: Minimum of two years post masters degree experience with acute psychiatric population strongly preferred.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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