Social Worker- MSW, LICSW Hospice Based

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 66,397 - 82,991; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and benefits

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Fleet car program

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to oversee various social work services for patients and families across settings. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient care. A Master’s in Social Work and LCSW licensure are required.

We offer competitive salaries starting from $66,397, with benefits including a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and a fleet car program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); licensure in NH may be required.
• One year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and treatment planning for individuals and families.
• Address crisis situations involving suicide risk or family violence.
• Conduct long-term care assessments and develop in-home care plans.
• Offer therapy, psycho-education, and counseling in various modalities.
• Advise healthcare teams on psychosocial factors affecting treatment.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Therapy

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

Job Overview

This position oversees a range of clinical social work services to patients/clients and families in inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings utilizing individual, family, or group modalities and practicing within the guidelines of professional social work ethics and standards. The role includes participation in multi‑discipline case conferences, consultation with agency care providers regarding social service needs of clients and families, and collaboration with health care teams to promote coordinated plans of care.

Location

Community Based/Hybrid – Lawrence, Lowell, Malden, New Hampshire. Additional locations available.

Hours

Full‑time, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); licensure in NH may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need.
• One year of related experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and treatment planning for individuals and families, including psychiatric assessment according to DSM‑5 when appropriate.
• Address crisis situations involving suicide risk, homicide, family violence, elder or child abuse.
• Conduct long‑term care assessments, develop in‑home care plans, and arrange placement when necessary.
• Offer therapy, psycho‑education, and counseling in individual, family, or group modalities.
• Assist patients/families with referrals, resource acquisition, and understanding of psychosocial factors that influence care utilization.
• Advise the health care team on psychosocial contributions to illness, treatment, and recovery, and recommend strategies to address identified issues.
• Provide medical social services to family members or caregivers on a short‑term basis when needed.
• Treat patients and families with dignity and respect, fostering open communication and empathy.
• Conduct outreach, case‑finding, and screening for high‑risk issues affecting patient progress.
• Assist with discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care and implementation of outpatient psychosocial components.
• Collaborate with social, governmental, and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, hospitals, physicians, and other partners.
• Act as a patient/family advocate and, when required, testify in court.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation and complete administrative record‑keeping, including billing, evaluations, and performance reports.
• Initiate and support policy and program development in specific service areas or teams.
• Engage in departmental meetings, committees, and community representation.
• Participate in professional education, supervision, and teaching activities.
• Collaborate with peers to achieve team goals and foster a positive work environment.
• Monitor, assess, and modify practice based on quality improvement initiatives and research.
• Contribute to professional organizations through grant writing, teaching, presentations, seminars, and workshops.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (DPH, ERISA, HIPAA/HITECH) and confidentiality principles.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries and benefits starting on day one.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fleet car program.

About Care at Home

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that rethinks how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can work together. Clinicians deliver expert care where it’s needed most, reinforcing wellness in healthcare one person at a time.

About Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medicine is more than a health system – it’s a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge, and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing a vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world.

Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals are valued for the skills and experience they bring.

Pay Range

$66,397.24 – $82,991.27