Social Worker

AccessHealth; West Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessHealth in Massachusetts seeks a Social Worker to coordinate resources for optimal health, safe discharge, and readmission prevention. The role covers psycho-social assessments, transition planning, and collaboration with families.

The successful candidate will have a BSW and licensure eligibility (LICSW/LCSW/LMHC) with preferred experience in acute hospital settings. This position emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Current licensure or license eligibility as LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC per state regulations.
• Preferred: 2 years of acute hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex psycho-social assessments, develops, and reassesses transition plans.
• Assists with cases involving adoption, abuse, and neglect, including assessment, intervention, and referrals.
• Coordinates and oversees the implementation of transition plans.
• Leads multidisciplinary patient care conferences and communicates care plans to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation, and organizational policies.
• Provides education to physicians, patients, and caregivers.
• Supports population management by service line or team leadership.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Role Overview: The Social Worker facilitates patient care across the continuum by coordinating resources to promote optimal health, safe discharge, and prevent avoidable readmissions.

• Conducts complex psycho-social assessments, develops, and reassesses transition plans.
• Assists with cases involving adoption, abuse, and neglect, including assessment, intervention, and referrals.
• Coordinates and oversees the implementation of transition plans.
• Leads multidisciplinary patient care conferences and communicates care plans to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation, and organizational policies.
• Provides education to physicians, patients, and caregivers.
• Supports population management by service line or team leadership.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Current licensure or license eligibility as LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC per state regulations.
• Preferred: 2 years of acute hospital experience.