Per diem Daytime Social Worker for CVPR

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston, MA, is seeking a per diem social worker to provide psychosocial screening, assessment, and counseling for patients and families, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to plan care. The role emphasizes safety, ethical considerations, and timely documentation in the medical record, with opportunities to present material at teaching conferences and CQI efforts.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and experience with computer systems and MS Office; LICSW

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• Experience with computer systems is required, including web-based applications and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and SharePoint).
• LICSW licensure may allow supervision of staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial screening, assessment, treatment, and follow-up for patients and families.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to implement care plans.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the medical record.
• Participate in CQI and teaching activities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

OneDrive

SharePoint

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides psychosocial screening, assessment, treatment, and follow-up for patients and families. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, internal and external case managers, community agencies, and other health care professionals to implement safe, effective and timely patient care. Assignments vary based on department and service needs. Reports to the social work manager/manager of clinical service area.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Provides clinical services to patients and families that address personal and environmental issues in order to maximize emotional, social, and physical well-being and the appropriate and efficient use of health care resources. Screens and triages patients who request service, are referred, or meet screening criteria for identifying patients' needs. Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides services as indicated. Partners with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care planning. Meets productivity standards and expectations as set by the leadership in Social Work and the assigned clinical area. Provides counseling and psychotherapeutic services appropriate to setting. Provides timely and appropriate communication and documentation in the medical record. Provides consultation and education regarding psycho-social issues affecting patient care. Advises and addresses ethical and risk management issues. Presents and/or discusses clinical work in formal and informal settings, multi-disciplinary and clinical rounds and seminars. Participates in department or hospital process improvement and CQI efforts as needed. Partners with advanced staff on research. May presents clinical material and theory at teaching conferences and seminars Staff licensed as an LICSW may supervise staff or student interns and Serves as a content resource for multidisciplinary staff; and mentor/trainer to less experienced staff. Encourages an environment of idea sharing and feedback. Seeks opportunities and implements goals for own professional development.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant health care and/or human service experience.

Age Based Competencies

Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 31 - 60 years, Elderly: 61+-.

Physical Nature Of The Job

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.

Department Specific Job Responsibilities

This per diem position, sits within the Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery Team, a program of social work. The per diem social worker, will provide coverage for our acute services and work with CVPR staff to address the needs of patients who have experienced interpersonal violence. This is a consult service, as such the CVPR covers the emergency department, in-patient floors as well as ambulatory areas. Our service works closely with the social workers who cover the E.D., in-patient floors and ambulatory areas.

The acute service provides short-term consultation to providers and patients and works closely with the CVPR team to develop plans for addressing the safety and psychosocial needs of patients who have experienced interpersonal violence.

Pay Range

$33.64 - $54.33

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled