Licensed Clinical Social Worker, University

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Social Worker to join their palliative care team. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and deliver comprehensive treatment and discharge plans for patients. You will conduct assessments, provide emotional support, and manage care transitions, ensuring the highest quality of patient care. Join a diverse team committed to exceptional service and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. If you have a passion for mental health and are looking to grow your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education Support

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited graduate program with current licensure.
• 2 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews and develop psychosocial evaluations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for treatment planning.
• Manage complex care transitions and provide emotional support.

Skills

Mental Health Counseling

Substance Abuse Treatment

Clinical Assessment

Case Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Job description

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Exemption Status: Exempt

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: 11 p.m. to 11 a.m.

Shift:

Hours: 40

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver—regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Salaried clinicians are expected to work a specific number of hours per week, including clinical hours (billable activity), administrative time (treatment notes, meetings, supervision, etc.), education and training, and program operations. Attendance at staff meetings, supervisions, and the Quarterly All Staff meeting is required.
2. Salaried staff are expected to meet productivity benchmarks and contribute to program development; represent the program/hospital at internal and external meetings; help coordinate certain specialized groups, programs, or activities; and develop new clinical or didactic skills to enhance treatment or increase staff knowledge.
3. Electronic Medical Record will remain up-to-date, complete, professionally written, and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
4. Contribute to a professional treatment setting by showing respect for clients, co-workers, the institution, and fostering an atmosphere without gossip and prejudice.
5. Continuously seek information and develop professional skills to work with a broad range of disorders, and share knowledge of resources.
6. Share responsibility to meet program needs, including working on-site at least one evening per week and maintaining presence during assigned hours. This may include covering groups/clients when another clinician is out, and handling walk-in clients.
7. The Director approves all staff schedule changes, including remote work and schedule adjustments to meet client needs.
8. Assignments beyond normal responsibilities that are well beyond the scheduled work-week may result in a reduction of productivity obligations, earned only through billable clinical service hours.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

• Required: Graduation from an accredited graduate program with current unrestricted licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration: MA/MSW, PhD (L.I.C.S.W/L.M.H.C/L.M.F.T.).

Experience/Skills:

• Required: 2 years of experience working with mental health and substance abuse disorders in a clinical setting.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide proficiency in the responsibilities may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies will be developed and maintained in individual departments, reviewed regularly, and attached to departmental job descriptions.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

On-the-job physical activities include walking (1/3), sitting (2/3), talking or hearing (2/3), and using hands to finger, handle, or feel (2/3).

Addendum for Clinical Social Worker LCSW in Palliative Care

Position Summary: Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team for developing and delivering treatment and discharge plans for palliative care patients. Performs patient assessments, emotional support, family meetings, bereavement support, and manages complex care transitions.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Conduct intake interviews with patients and families to develop psychosocial evaluations.
2. Participate in treatment planning during initial and family meetings, coordinate discharge planning, and play a key role in case management. Collaborate with outpatient providers for treatment and discharge planning.
3. Serve as a liaison between the palliative care team and social service, care coordination, community hospice, home care agencies, long-term care facilities, government agencies, and other community services. Develop referral networks as directed.
4. Attend weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, contribute to cases and teaching, and provide training and continuing education for staff and students.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in hospital, long-term care, or hospice setting.
• Must possess or actively work toward Palliative Care certification by the National Association of Social Workers upon hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We strive to embed respect into our daily work, guided by our six Standards of Respect: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. Join us to help make respect a standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity employer, UMass Memorial Health values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of varied backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or protected veteran status.

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