Social Worker - Inpatient Social Work

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Tuition assistance

Continuing education

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA, seeks an Inpatient Social Worker to join Baystate Medical Center. The role focuses on comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counseling families, and coordinating discharge planning to ensure safe post-hospital care.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work, LICSW or LCSW preferred, with at least three years in health care. This full-time, first-shift position offers rotating weekends and holidays and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• LICSW or LCSW with Master’s degree also considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive age-specific psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver counseling services to patients and families using diverse techniques.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transition of care to ensure timely post-hospital care.
• Collaborate with care teams to align psychosocial needs with medical plans.
• Identify social service referrals and resources as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Discharge planning

Assessment skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

LICSW or LCSW preferred

Job description

Social Worker - Inpatient Social Work### Social Worker - Inpatient Social WorkApply: Springfield, Massachusetts: Full time: Posted Today: R45953Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to **Baystate Medical Center** is looking for an **Inpatient Social Worker** to join our team in **Springfield, MA**! **SCHEDULE:*** Full-time, 36 hours/week* 1st shift, 7am-4pm/8am-4:30pm* Rotating weekends and rotating holidays **LOCATION**:* Baystate Medical Center* Springfield, MA **JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides a comprehensive age-specific, psychosocial assessment of patients, including social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial information, and utilizes this information to develop a psychosocial treatment plan. Incorporates cultural and spiritual variables into the assessment. Assesses the risk of abuse/neglect for children, disabled adults and/or elders as appropriate. Files reports with appropriate agencies as needed.* Provides counseling services to patients and families. Utilizes diverse counseling techniques to help patients and their families deal with their medical situations more effectively. Remains current in social work practice trends. Demonstrates strong social work skills.* Participates as part of the care management team using discharge planning knowledge and skills to ensure that appropriate post-hospital care plans are developed and implemented in a timely manner. Coordinates and documents transition of care plan toward the desired outcome, making recommendations and revision to the plan as indicated. Proactively evaluates the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient and family, insuring appropriate transition of care. Make referrals as needed to social service/community agencies or programs. Communicates and involves the health care team, patient and family throughout performance of this process.* Leads or contributes to new initiatives within the department or in the hospital as assigned.* Supports the mission of Baystate Health to improve the health of the people in our community every day with quality and compassion. Demonstrates the Baystate Health core values of respect, integrity, service, teamwork and innovation in all interactions with patients, families, colleagues and community partners.* Other duties and responsibilities as required. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Master's Degree in Social Work required* Minimum of three years as a practicing social worker in a health care or social service setting require (may include some time in an equivalent Master’s level internship setting) preferred* LICSW or LCSW with Master's degree also be considered **THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!*** Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements* Prioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with us* Invest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources* Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributions* Support for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coaching* Well-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs* Everyday benefits that matter with a wide range of Voluntary Benefits* Peace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insurance* Easy access to work with onsite parking available at select locations **We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!****Education:**Masters Degree (Required)**Certifications:**Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts**Compensation**Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum$77,064.00 - $92,040.00 - $112,923.00**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.