Social Worker, LICSW - Nantucket

1575 Nantucket Cottage Hospital; Mikas Pond (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Nantucket Cottage Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, is seeking a licensed Social Worker to provide social work and care coordination across the continuum of care. The role collaborates with patients, families, providers and the interprofessional team to assess psychosocial needs and support safe transitions of care.

A Massachusetts LICSW is required. The position entails comprehensive assessments, discharge planning, resource connection and advocacy to improve patient outcomes in a busy

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work required.
• Massachusetts LICSW required.
• 2-3 years clinical experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Licensure as LICSW in MA is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Develop biopsychosocial assessments, dispositions, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to evaluate medical status and needs.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress per care plan.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Professional ethics

Education

Masters in Social Work

Job description

Site: Nantucket Cottage Hospital 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. 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

The Social Worker at Nantucket Cottage Hospital provides social work and care coordination services throughout the continuum of care. In collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, this role assesses psychosocial needs, addresses barriers to care and discharge, coordinates community and post-acute resources, and supports safe, effective transitions of care. A Massachusetts LICSW is required. 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 Masters Degree Social Work required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - MA] required
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License preferred

Experience

Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics. Integration of prior clinical experience into current practice.
• - Demonstrates proficiency to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both in a timely manner.
• - Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• - Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately.
• - Provides a range of evidence-based interventions.
• - Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family and the interdisciplinary team.
• - Incorporates social sensitivity.
• - If appropriate, utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately.
• - Actively seeks assistance with complex case s and situations in a timely manner.
• - Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress.
• - Facilitate skill-based groups.
• - Knowledge, understanding and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization.
• - Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite Work Location 57 Prospect Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $87,360 - $98,238.40/Annual Grade 7

Base Pay and 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

1575 Nantucket Cottage Hospital 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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