Social Worker, Inpatient Psychiatry (LCSW)

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is hiring a Social Worker to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in evaluating patients’ medical and psychosocial needs. The role focuses on developing and implementing patient-centered care plans and coordinating psychosocial treatment across the care continuum.

Qualified candidates hold an MSW (or related) with MA licensure required, and 0–1 year of clinical medical setting experience is expected. Onsite work at 273 Charles Street with a 40-hour schedule is offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health/Behavioral Medicine required.
• LCSW license in MA required.
• 0–1 year clinical experience in medical settings preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Formulate biopsychosocial assessments, dispositions, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to evaluate patients' needs.
• Monitor and document client progress per the treatment plan.

Skills

Organizational skills

Crisis intervention

Written communication

Collaborative teamwork

Documentation

Education

Master's in Social Work

Master's in Mental Health/Behavioral Medicine

Job description

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Sign on bonus $3,000This position will collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plans of care for both individual patients and the medical community.

Essential Functions

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, and/or environmental issues.
• Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.

Qualifications

EducationMaster's Degree Social Work required or Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - MA State License] Required

Experience

Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent crisis intervention skills.
• Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and the aging process.
• Demonstrates basic foundational skills, showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.
• Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation.
• May need assistance and guidance in ensuring the patient's needs, safety measures, and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.
• Developing and demonstrating interpersonal collaboration in a medical setting- inpatient or outpatient.
• May need coaching/guidance in this area.
• May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.
• Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.
• Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and the organization to support and enhance patient care.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 273 Charles Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $58,136.00 - $84,656.00/Annual
• Grade 6

Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 1200

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.