Social Worker Crisis Assessment

Saint Vincent Hospital; Holden (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Massachusetts seeks a Social Worker to facilitate patient care through effective resource coordination. The role involves conducting psycho-social assessments, assisting with complex cases, and coordinating care plans. Candidates should have a Master’s of Social Work and be licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing professional development and work-life balance. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional healthcare to the community.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed or license eligible to practice as a LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC.
• 2 years of acute hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex psycho-social assessments and interventions.
• Assist with adoptions and abuse/neglect cases.
• Implement care coordination and transition plans.
• Lead multi-disciplinary patient care conferences.
• Communicate care plans with patients and families.

Skills

Care coordination

Psycho-social assessment

Transition planning

Communication

Education

Master's of Social Work

Job description

Overview

Up to $10,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

The Social Worker is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care, and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient's resources and right to self-determination. The individual in this position has overall responsibility for assessing the patient for transition needs, including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. Conducts complex psycho-social assessment and intervention to promote timely throughput, safe discharge, and prevent avoidable readmissions. This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including transition management, care coordination, education to physicians, patients, families, and caregivers, and leads a population of patients by service line and/or leads the team by being a resource to Tenet performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Complex psycho-social transition planning assessment and reassessment and intervention.
• Assistance with adoptions, abuse and neglect cases, including assessment, intervention and referral as appropriate to local, state and /or federal agencies.
• Care coordination, implementation or oversight of implementation of the transition plan.
• Leading and/or facilitating multi-disciplinary patient care conferences including Complex Case Review.
• Communicating with patients and families about the plan of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like our CyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program which offers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!

Required

• Education: Master's of Social Work
• Certifications/Licensure: Must be currently licensed or license eligible to practice as a LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC in adherence with state regulatory requirements

Preferred

• Experience: 2 years of acute hospital experience