Social Worker, Inpatient Psychiatry (LCSW)

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

1200 The General Hospital Corporation in Boston, MA is seeking a Social Work professional to join the interdisciplinary team. The role evaluates patients’ medical and psychosocial needs and helps implement patient-centered care plans.

You will collaborate with clinicians to address safety, discharge planning, and ongoing support. Required qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work or Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine, and an MA LCSW license.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or mental health-related field required.
• LCSW license (MA state) required or equivalent licensure.
• Clinical experience in a medical setting preferred (0–1 year).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Formulate biopsychosocial assessments and care plans.
• Collaborate with health professionals on patient needs within the team.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress toward goals.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Treatment planning

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree Social Work

Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine

Job description

Job Summary

Sign on bonus $3,000 This 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. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• 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

• Education: Master's Degree Social Work required or Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required

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

• 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

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 Veterans 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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