Social Worker BSW

EPBH Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Hospital, part of Brown University Health, seeks a Social Work staff member to assist with the Kids’ Link hotline under the Director of Access, triaging youth to the most appropriate crisis services and providing resources. The role emphasizes compassionate, accountable, respectful care in line with Brown University Health values.

Responsibilities include providing 40 hours per week of phone coverage and care coordination, documentation in Lifechart, and participation in staff meetings,

Qualifications

• BSW from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Experience in case management and effective phone communication.
• Ability to interact professionally with colleagues and families.
• Independent action within department policies; no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides 40 hours per week of phone coverage and care coordination for youth referred to LPBHES.
• Administers clinical service consistent with best practices in assessment and care for children and families.
• Demonstrates professional conduct aligning with the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Participates in staff meetings, clinical conferences, community meetings, and in-services.
• Completes Lifechart documentation per policies and procedures.
• Engages in social work department responsibilities including meetings, reappointment, and privileging.
• Attends supervision with Access Supervisor/Director and pursues professional development.
• Adheres to all hospital and department policies and procedures.
• May participate in research or specialized activities as arranged.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of LPBHES or Director of Access.

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

• 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

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well‑being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.