Social Worker - Nantucket

massgeneralbrigham; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Social Worker to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans for inpatients, outpatients, and ED patients. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care within a multidisciplinary team.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and 2–3 years of clinical experience in a medical setting; MA LCSW/LICSW preferred; Driver's license preferred. Onsite, 40-hour week, Nantucket location.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Clinical experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required.
• Licensure as LCSW or LICSW in MA preferred.
• Class D Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical/physical condition and needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to treatment goals.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Biopsychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Advocacy

Resource knowledge

Evidence-based interventions

Group facilitation

Education

Master's Degree 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 is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. They are dedicated to patient and family-centered care that values personal self-determination, skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaging in creative, compassionate, and ethical problem-solving. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical, social, and resource issues that impact individual patients, families, and at-risk populations. Social Workers are responsible for working collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community.

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

Master's Degree Social Work required

Licenses and Credentials

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - MA] preferred
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - MA] preferred
• 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 Occas....nally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occas....nally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occas....nally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occas....nally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occas....nally (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

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 base