Psych Emergency Team Clinician

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Social Worker to join its multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on providing compassionate care through psychosocial assessments and treatment plans for patients across various settings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. You will work closely with healthcare professionals to address the needs of patients and families, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment. Join a passionate community dedicated to making a significant impact on lives and advancing healthcare excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field and 2-3 years of clinical experience required.
• Proficient in psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to evaluate and support patients.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Crisis Intervention

Psychosocial Assessments

Treatment Planning

Cultural Competency

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Budgeted position. Changing shifts to reduce overtime. Adding a Friday/Saturday overnight from 7p-7a. Current staff covering these two overnights for OT. Will be easier to recruit for a 12 hour position.

Job Summary

The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. They are dedicated to patient and family-centered care that values personal self-determination, skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaging in creative, compassionate, and ethical problem-solving. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical, social, and resource issues that impact individual patients, families, and at-risk populations. Social Workers are responsible for working collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions

1. Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal and/or environmental issues.
2. Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
3. Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
4. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine or Master's Degree in Social Work required.

Licenses and Credentials

• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred.

Experience

• Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics.
• Demonstrates proficiency to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately.
• Provides a range of evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family and the interdisciplinary team.
• Incorporates cultural competencies.
• If appropriate, utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately.
• Actively seeks assistance with complex cases and situations in a timely manner.
• Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress.
• Facilitates skill-based groups.
• Knowledge, understanding and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization.
• Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience.

Additional Job Details

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying: Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type: Onsite Work Location 2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

EEO Statement: Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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