Social Worker BSW

Bradley Hospital; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 33,461 - 55,200; Part time

Job summary

Bradley Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island is looking for a dedicated professional to assist with the Kids’ Link hotline and provide crisis assessments. This role requires a BSW and entails 40 hours of phone coverage and care coordination for youth.

Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge in child and adolescent care, participate in clinical meetings, and uphold the NASW Code of Ethics. The position prioritizes compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to child and adolescent patients.
• Ability to interact professionally both on the phone and with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assists with answering the Kids’ Link hotline for crisis assessments.
• Provides phone coverage and care coordination for youth.
• Participates in program-related meetings and completes documentation.
• Maintains professional conduct according to NASW Code of Ethics.

Skills

Clinical service expertise

Crisis assessment skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of human development stages

Education

BSW from an accredited school of Social Work

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

• Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
• 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

• 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

$24.29-$40.07

EEO Statement

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

M - F 20 hours per week

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No