Social Worker - Behavioral Health Services

Emerson Hospital; West Concord (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA is seeking a Clinical Social Worker for Behavioral Health Services. The role provides family assessment, support and intervention for psychiatric and addictions inpatients and coordinates the disposition plan and aftercare referrals.

Requires MSW, 2 years of clinical social work experience; LICSW/LCSW preferred; BLS; CPI within 30 days. Strong communication, documentation skills, and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited graduate school of social work required.
• 2 years of clinical social work experience.
• LICSW/LCSW preferred; BLS healthcare provider required; CPI within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide family assessment, support and intervention to psychiatric and addictions inpatients.
• Coordinate disposition plan and aftercare referrals.
• Potentially provide clinical supervision to students if appropriately licensed.
• Maintain confidentiality and collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical practice

Psychosocial assessments

Communication skills

Confidentiality

English language

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker - Behavioral Health Services

Concord , MA

Social Work

Full Time , Day shift , 8:00am-4:30pm

Hours/Pay Period: 40

Salary Range: $31.25 - $45.00 / Hourly

Job Summary
The Clinical Social Worker for Behavioral Health Services offers family assessment, support and intervention to the families and significant others for psychiatric and addictions inpatients. The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for coordinating the disposition plan and making required after care referrals for patients. She/he can provide clinical supervision to students if appropriately licensed. She/he functions under the supervision of the Manager of Operations, Behavioral Health Services and is responsible to the patient and family for social services provided and the Interdisciplinary team.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited graduate school of social work required.

Experience
2 years ofexperience required in clinical social work practice (which can include appropriately related field work)

Licensure and/or Certification
LICSW/ LCSW preferred.
BLS healthcare provider required.
CPI required within 30 days of hire.

Skills
Competence and experience in clinical practice.
Ability to conduct and document Psychosocial Assessments.
Knowledge of psychiatric terminology, DSM IV criteria, basics of Psycho-pharmacology; knowledge of requirements for mandated reporting, and of hospital and community policies and resources.
Communication skills.
Computer skills.
Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to maintain confidential information.