Social Worker - Inpatient Social Work

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO package that grows with tenure

Tuition support and continuing ed

Job summary

Baystate Health, a leading health system in western Massachusetts, is seeking an Inpatient Social Worker for Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. The role supports psychosocial assessment, counseling, and discharge planning for hospitalized patients on a full-time schedule with rotating weekends and holidays.

The clinician will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions of care and quality patient outcomes, while maintaining Baystate’s commitment to compassionate

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 preferred.
• LICSW or LCSW with Master's degree considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, age-specific psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Incorporate cultural and spiritual factors into assessments and care planning.
• Assess and document risk of abuse/neglect for vulnerable populations as appropriate.
• Provide counseling services to patients and families and facilitate effective coping with medical issues.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care to ensure timely, appropriate post-hospital services.

Skills

Social work expertise

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Counseling

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Baystate 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
• Education: Masters Degree (Required) Certifications: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

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

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

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.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield