Social Worker, Inpatient Psychiatry (LCSW/LICSW)

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston seeks a Social Worker to join the Mass General Brigham team. You will perform psychosocial assessments, collaborate with the medical team, and track patient progress within a clinical setting.

The role offers a 40-hour work week, day shift, onsite at 273 Charles Street, with a sign-on bonus for eligible Non-MGB employees: $3,000 for LCSW and $10,000 for LICSW.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensure: LCSW or LICSW per role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to evaluate needs.
• Monitor and document client progress per treatment plans.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Time management

Organization

Problem solving

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's Degree Social Work

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass 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.

Job Summary

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for eligible Non-MGB employees: $3,000 for LCSW and $10,000 for LICSW

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

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience

Unlicensed:

Grace Period for License Eligibility [LCSW -Massachusetts]

Social Worker I:

Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required

Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] required

Social Worker II:

Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] required

Senior Social Worker:

Clinical social work experience 3-5 years required

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] 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: $68,224.00 - $103,230.40/Annual

Grade: 7

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.

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