Social Worker BSW

Brown-University-Health-1; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Social Worker for the LPBHES to assist with answering the Kids’ Link hotline and triaging youth to the most appropriate crisis resource. This full-time role emphasizes compassionate, ethical care coordination for children and families, with documentation in Lifechart and collaboration across teams.

The position requires a BSW, relevant case management experience, and independent action within department policies.

Qualifications

• BSW from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Experience in case management with phone and colleague interaction.
• Ability to work independently within policies; no supervisory duties.

Responsibilities

• Provides 40 hours per week of phone coverage and care coordination for youth referred to LPBHES.
• Delivers clinical service consistent with best practices in empirically based assessment and care for children and families.
• Maintains professional conduct in alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Participates in program meetings including staff meetings, clinical conferences, community meetings, and in-services.
• Completes documentation within Lifechart per policy.
• Fulfills social work department responsibilities, including attendance at meetings and reappointment/privileging requirements.
• Attends group clinical supervision as arranged by the Social Work Department manager and pursues professional development.
• Attends individual supervision with Access Supervisor and/or Director of Access.
• Observes hospital policies and Social Work Department procedures.
• May participate in research or specialized activities as arranged with the Director of LPBHES.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of LPBHES or Director of Access.

Skills

Phone communication

Case management

Professional ethics

Education

BSW degree

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Access at Bradley Hospital and the Director of Brown University Health’s Pediatric Behavioral Health Emergency Services (LPBHES) and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists with answering the Kids’ Link hotline and either offer appropriate resources or triage youth needing a crisis assessment to the most appropriate location. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides 40 hours per week of phone coverage and care coordination for youth referred to LPBHES.
• Provides clinical service consistent with best practices in empirically based assessment and care for children and families.
• Demonstrates professional conduct which exemplifies the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Participates in program related meetings including but not limited to: staff meetings, clinical conferences, community meetings, and in‑services.
• Completes documentation within Lifechart according to established policies and procedures.
• Carries out responsibilities relating to Department of Social work, including, but not limited to, attending social work staff meetings, meeting requirements for reappointment and privileging, and participating in staff development activities.
• Attends group clinical supervision as arranged by the Social Work Department manager and pursues professional development.
• Attends individual supervision with Access Supervisor and/or Director of Access.
• Observes all hospital policies, rules and regulations and all policies and procedures of the Social Work Department.
• May participate in research or other specialized activities as arranged with the Director of LPBHES.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of LPBHES or Director of Access.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE: BSW from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to child and adolescent patients with consideration of human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• EXPERIENCE: Relevant case management experience required. Demonstrated ability to interact professionally both on the phone and with colleagues.
• INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: $50,523.20-$83,345.60

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type: Mon, Wed, Fri 8a 4p; Tues 8a-8p; Thurs 4-8p

Work Shift: Variable

Daily Hours: 8 and 12 hours

Driving Required: No