Social Worker (LICSW) - Primary Care - Part-time - MGH

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) for a part-time position at our Back Bay, Boston location. The role offers a 24-hour weekly schedule with a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible internal candidates, and a hybrid schedule may be available.

Salary will be prorated for 24 hours/week based on experience. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive behavioral health assessments, psychotherapy, and care coordination within the Behavioral

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program is required.
• Massachusetts LICSW licensure is required.
• 2–3 years of clinical experience in a medical setting is required.
• 3–5 years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens patients seeking behavioral health services.
• Intake assessment.
• Conducts diagnostic evaluations and assessments.
• Formulates diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Provides assessments when abuse is suspected.
• Delivers psychotherapy and psychosocial interventions.
• Collaborates with Behavioral Health Team and Primary Care.
• Maintains timely documentation in patient records.
• Attends team and departmental meetings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

MSW

LICSW licensure

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. 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

PART TIME/ 24 HOURS/WEEK/ BACK BAY BOSTON LOCATION

LICSW Required

Sign on Bonus! $10,000 sign on bonus for eligible non-MGB employees for this part time position. Please ask about the details.

Hybrid schedule possible!

Please note salary range below will be pro-rated for being 24 hours/ part time, and determined primarily by several factors including an assessment of experience.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice:

• Screens patients who request behavioral health services or are referred by practice providers.
• Intake Assessment.
• Conducts diagnostic evaluations and assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, environmental and/or psychiatric issues.
• Formulates a diagnosis using the DSM IV (all 5 Axes), disposition and treatment plans.
• Provides/mandates assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and specialized safety assessment when violence is suspected.
• Employs a range of clinical interventions such as psychotherapy (individual, couples, families, group); psychosocial counseling, crisis intervention, short-term behavioral focus treatment, care coordination/case management; information and referral and safety planning.
• Works effectively as part of the Behavioral Health Team and Primary Care, and provides clinical consultation on patient-care planning and patient/family management.
• Credentialed as mental health providers, social workers may be members of specialty referral networks and provide care within the parameters of managed care. Are familiar with Prior Authorizations and financial risks.
• Present and/or discusses clinical work in formal and informal case reviews and seminars and inter- and intra-departmental peer review meetings.
• Participates in formal P.I. and Q.I. activities.
• Takes on-site duties; performs other duties as assigned.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Education:

• Assess patients' learning needs, styles and readiness. Educates patients regarding safety plans, and community resources.
• Educates other providers and MGH Back Bay staff on behavioral health issues.

Collaboration:

• Collaborates and consults with patient, families and providers within the health center to develop and implement outpatient mental health services.
• Refers to and collaborates with interdisciplinary specialists and programs, outside agencies, facilities, payors, and other relevant community resources.

Organization/Administrative Skills:

• Takes responsibility for own administrative duties, including timely and appropriate documentation in patient medical records, timely and accurate daily reporting of scheduling information and accurate reporting of time worked.
• Attends Behavioral Health Team Meetings
• Participates in departmental meetings at MGH

Professional Conduct:

• Adheres to the profession's clinical standards and Code of Ethics.
• Promotes patient/family satisfaction.
• Promotes sensitivity to race, class, and cultural and sexual diversity.
• Adheres to the MGH Back Bay's standards, policies and procedures.
• Promotes Behavioral Health Services' and Health Centers' public relations.

Professional Development:

• Is responsible for own professional development. Attends pertinent continuing education and professional activities related to job responsibilities and career goals.
• Maintains Massachusetts Licensure at highest level of eligibility (LICSW).

Patient Population:

Adolescents 13-17 Adults 18-64 Elderly Over 65

Qualifications

• Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
• Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required.
• Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required,
• 3-5 years' experience preferred.
• Demonstrates personal qualities of leadership and knowledge of h