Clinical Social Worker - PES Everett Psych Emergency Clinic

Cambridge Health Alliance; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 79,900; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance in Everett, MA is seeking a Clinical Social Worker for the Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) on a per diem basis.

You will perform psychiatric assessments, provide crisis counseling, and help implement treatment plans in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a master's in social work and MA licensure (LCSW/LICSW); prior acute psychiatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric assessments and crisis counseling in PES.
• Develop and implement treatment planning for psychiatric patients.
• Identify resources and obtain collateral information from supports.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, PAs, and physicians.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Psychiatric assessment

Treatment planning

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Location: CHA Everett Hospital

Category: Social Work

Department: Psych - Emergency Clinic

Job Type: Per Diem

Work Schedule: Various Shifts

Shift Details: Variable

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 as 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.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.