Hybrid Clinical Social Worker - Addiction Recovery

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, located in Jamaica Plain, MA, seeks a Social Worker to support patients on an Inpatient Addiction Recovery Service, delivering psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapies, and aftercare planning on a Level IV Detox Unit.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, timely documentation, and adherence to HIPAA. A Master's in Social Work and licensure are required, with substance use experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• LICSW or LCSW state license required.
• Experience with substance use disorders preferred.
• Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year (SW I); 2-3 years (SW II).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate addiction/behavioral health history, emotional issues, and barriers to care.
• Meet with patients daily to provide emotional support, aftercare planning, referrals for programs, and community resources.
• Provide brief family systems work and coordinate meetings for aftercare planning.
• Facilitate hour-long group sessions on CBT, behavior change, and relapse prevention.
• Provide mandated assessments for abuse and safety assessments for domestic violence; file reports as indicated.
• Document timely in the patient’s EMR and maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Participate in clinical case reviews and supervision; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Group therapy facilitation

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, located in Jamaica Plain, MA, seeks a Social Worker to support patients on an Inpatient Addiction Recovery Service, delivering psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapies, and aftercare planning on a Level IV Detox Unit.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, timely documentation, and adherence to HIPAA. A Master's in Social Work and licensure are required, with substance use experience preferred.