SE - Social Worker LICSW EX - Exempt

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) savings matches

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Boston is seeking a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker to be responsible for the social, emotional, and financial wellbeing of patients on Behavioral Health Units. The role involves conducting assessments, providing psychotherapy, and developing care plans with an interdisciplinary team. A Master's Degree in Social Work and current LICSW in Massachusetts are required. This professional will also supervise students and coordinate discharge activities. The position emphasizes team collaboration and patient education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in psychiatric case management or equivalent experience.
• 4-5 years of experience working with patients and families in crisis.
• 4-5 years of experience working with patients and families in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team planning.
• Supervise and train graduate level social work students.
• Develop individualized care plans.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and interventions.
• Provide education and consultation to patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Make referrals to community agencies as appropriate.
• Identify potential legal/risk management issues and review with Program Director.
• Document, in timely fashion, initial assessment, proposed plan, treatment updates, and final discharge in electronic medical record.
• Communicate with staff, nursing facilities, agencies, and outpatient providers as it relates to patient treatment plan, discharge or behavioral plan.
• Educate patients/families, staff and providers regarding managed care and Medicare processes/regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of DMH and applicable mental health legal status/advance directive regulatory requirements.
• Provide disease state teaching to patients/families.
• Provide education/consultation to other healthcare team members as needed.
• Collect statistical data as requested by the Director of Social Work.
• Regularly attend/participate in treatment team rounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong knowledge of DSM diagnoses including dementia diagnoses

Knowledge of medical terminology

Excellent organizational skills

Case management skills

Knowledge of DMH regulatory requirements

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Current LICSW in Massachusetts

Job description

Position Summary

The Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is responsible for the social, emotional, and financial wellbeing of patients on the Behavioral Health Units. The LICSW will participate in interdisciplinary treatment team planning; is responsible for discharge planning, running treatment groups as assigned, and performing appropriate psychosocial assessments and interventions. The LICSW will assist with referrals to the unit and make referrals to appropriate community agencies as indicated.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains graduate level social work students and other students when indicated and approved by the Director of Social Work.
• Develop an individualized plan of care with interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Coordinate discharge/follow-up activities.
• Discuss with patients/families the financial implications of placement decisions and provide guidance.
• Provide individualized psychotherapy, supportive counseling, and group therapy as indicated.
• Make referrals to community agencies as appropriate.
• Identify potential legal/risk management issues and review with Program Director.
• Document, in timely fashion, initial assessment, proposed plan, treatment updates, and final discharge in electronic medical record.
• Communicate with staff, nursing facilities, agencies, and outpatient providers as it relates to patient treatment plan, discharge or behavioral plan.
• Educate patients/families, staff and providers regarding managed care and Medicare processes/regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of DMH and applicable mental health legal status/advance directive regulatory requirements.
• Provide disease state teaching to patients/families.
• Provide education/consultation to other healthcare team members as needed.
• Collect statistical data as requested by the Director of Social Work.
• Regularly attend/participate in treatment team rounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Title

SE - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Department: Behavioral Health
JOB CODE: 50204137
GRADE: 555

Reports To

Director of Social Work
FLSA Status: Exempt
Management Level: Professional I
Patient Facing: Patient Facing
Clinical: Clinical Caregiver
Union Status: Non-Union
Work Location: Onsite
Date: 4/1/25

Job Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work and a minimum of 3 years in psychiatric case management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

4-5 years of experience working with patients and families who are in crisis.

Certifications & Licenses Required

Current LICSW in the state of Massachusetts.

Certifications & Licenses Preferred

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of DSM diagnoses including dementia diagnoses.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Case management skills.
• Knowledge of DMH regulatory requirements.

Compensation Range

$0.00- $0.00
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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