LCSW Clinical Social Worker – Day Shift, On‑Call (Bonus)

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus eligibility

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Social Worker to provide clinical services for patients and families, including psychosocial assessment and discharge planning. The role works with a multidisciplinary team to resolve barriers to discharge and advocate for patients throughout the care process.

Qualifications include a Master's in Social Work and MA LCSW licensure, with strong written and verbal communication skills and data analysis ability.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Current MA LCSW licensure.
• Experience in psychosocial assessment and discharge planning.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Data compilation and analysis skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to patients and families through biopsychosocial assessment, crises intervention, treatment planning and counseling relative to medical conditions.
• Identify clinical resources and make referrals when necessary.
• Collaborate with physicians, care coordinators, discharge planners, and other health care professionals to identify barriers to discharge or treatment and help resolve these issues with patients, families, or external sources.
• Advocate for patients and families as they negotiate the health care system so that effective care, treatment, and planning may occur.
• Document all information obtained in evaluation, assessment, consultation, referral, and disposition to comply with regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring best possible patient outcome.
• Utilizes the language of the current DSM-IV-TR to establish comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and subsequent planning and treatment.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Data analysis

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Social Worker to provide clinical services for patients and families, including psychosocial assessment and discharge planning. The role works with a multidisciplinary team to resolve barriers to discharge and advocate for patients throughout the care process.

Qualifications include a Master's in Social Work and MA LCSW licensure, with strong written and verbal communication skills and data analysis ability.