Social Worker

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial screening, assessments, diagnosis, and follow-up for patients and families. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers and community partners to ensure safe discharge and coordinated care.

The role emphasizes counseling, documentation, and education on psychosocial issues impacting patient care, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to CQI efforts.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Advise and addresses ethical and risk management issues.
• Present 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 present 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.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description

The social worker is responsible for psychosocial screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients and families in assigned patient population. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, internal and external case managers, community agencies, and other health care providers to implement safe and effective patient care, support a safe discharge or transition of care. Reports to the social work manager / manager of clinical service area. Bilingual and bicultural candidates and those with youth experience are encouraged to apply.

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.
• Advise and addresses ethical and risk management issues.
• Present 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 present 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.

Pay Range

• $69,971.20 USD - $113,006.40 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined 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.

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