Social Worker (LMSW) – Hospital

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates; Pittsfield (MA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates in Pittsfield, MA seeks a licensed LMSW for a temporary contract on a compact hospital psychiatric unit. You will perform psychosocial assessments, provide crisis interventions, and support discharge planning for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.

This role requires a MSW, MA license, BLS and CPI certifications, and at least 2 years of psychiatric social work experience; ED exposure is highly preferred.

Formación

• MSW degree required.
• Active Massachusetts Social Work License in-hand at submission time and uploaded with profile.
• Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification.
• Minimum 2+ years of psychiatric social work experience.
• Experience with pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations.
• Prior Emergency Department (ED) clinical experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide therapeutic interventions.
• Provide crisis evaluations and stabilization in the ED context.
• Develop safe, individualized discharge plans coordinating with outpatient providers and families.
• Maintain unit coverage on a small, specialized psychiatric unit with strict attendance.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Pediatric/adult populations

Educación

MSW degree

Massachusetts Social Work License

Descripción del empleo

Role Overview:

• Shift Schedule: Afternoon Shift | 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (8-hour shifts | 32 hours/week guaranteed).
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend rotation.
• On-Call Requirements: None.

Seeking an exceptionally reliable and experienced Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) for a temporary contract assignment in Pittsfield, MA. Operating on a compact hospital psychiatric unit, the clinician will conduct psychosocial assessments, deliver crisis interventions, manage discharge planning, and support pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients across acute and emergency psychiatric settings.

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Scope:

• Psychosocial Assessments & Interventions: Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations and provide therapeutic intervention for diverse patient populations (pediatric, adolescent, and adult).
• Crisis Management & ED Consultation: Provide swift crisis evaluations and stabilization support, coordinating closely with emergency department and acute psychiatric care teams.
• Discharge Planning & Care Coordination: Develop safe, individualized discharge plans, liaising with outpatient providers, community resources, state agencies, and families.
• Unit Continuity: Maintain complete coverage and operational compliance on a specialized, small-volume clinical unit where strict attendance and reliability are critical.

Qualifications & Candidate Requirements:

• Education & Licensure:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) [REQUIRED].
  • Active Massachusetts Social Work License in-hand at time of submission and uploaded with profile [REQUIRED].
• Certifications:
  • Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [REQUIRED].
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification [REQUIRED].
• Clinical Experience:
  • Minimum 2+ years of psychiatric social work experience [REQUIRED].
  • Demonstrated clinical experience across pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations [REQUIRED].
  • Prior Emergency Department (ED) clinical experience [HIGHLY PREFERRED].