Social Worker II

Landmark Medical Center; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Medical Center, a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI, seeks a Social Services II to provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling to patients and families. The role includes case management, milieu management, and coordination of discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified applicants hold a Master’s in Social Work or related field (or MS in Marriage and Family Therapy), with current licensure or eligibility within 3 months, and at least one

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
• Current state license required or eligible within 3 months of hire (LSW or higher).
• Minimum one year hospital or outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling to Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning; complete psychosocial assessments; work with a multidisciplinary team; maintain clinical records.

Skills

Social work

Mental health care

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Education

MSW or related field

MS in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field

Job description

Overview

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A”rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the \"Woonsocket Hospital\", Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org .

Responsibilities

SOCIAL SERVICES II: To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and their significant others to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional problems; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to hospitalization, illness, disability or trauma. To provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work related field OR


• Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.


• In states without required licensure, then current registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire. In states with required licensure, license required at time of hire and must be maintained.


• Minimum one (1) year hospital or Outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.


• Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).


• Current state license required upon hire and maintain current (LSW or higher required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf