SOCIAL WORKER, Neuro Clinic BWH

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K match

Pension

Tuition assistance

Continuing education

Medical & dental

Short-term disability

Transit subsidy

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, in the Department of Social Work at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. The role conducts psychosocial assessments, participates on interdisciplinary teams, and supports academic and research missions.

The position requires an MSW and MA LCSW licensure; LICSW preferred. The Clinical Social Worker will coordinate care, provide brief treatment when appropriate, and engage community resources to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education required: MSW from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Currently licensed as a LCSW in MA; LICSW preferred.
• Hospital social work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess high-risk psychosocial factors affecting care.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and triage referrals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan patient care.
• Provide psychosocial consultations and family support.

Skills

Social work

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's of Social Work Degree from an accredited program

Massachusetts LCSW licensure (LICSW preferred)

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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

Conducts assessments to identify high risk psychosocial factors of patients/families that impact health status and helps hospital staff understand the influence of those factors upon the course of medical care. Works effectively as part of interdisciplinary health care teams. Participates on Departmental, Hospital, Satellite, community task forces and committees. Supports the academic, teaching and research missions of the BWH Departments of Psychiatry and Social Work. The Clinical Social Worker reports directly to the assigned Social Work Manager.

Clinical Triage Function

• Review and assess referrals to Department of Psychiatry, via chart review, patient outreach and communication with referring provider to determine appropriate engagement in BWH psychiatric care.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to determine risk and appropriate pathway for psychiatric care.
• Make arrangements for direct referral to appropriate facilities as needed; mobilize personal, hospital and community resources for identified patients. Assist medical staff in placement of patients in Department of Psychiatry or in the community.
• Act as a liaison to a wide range of collateral systems for effective patient care, including affiliated health centers and outside community agencies.
• Work actively to engage patients in entering treatment. When appropriate, provide brief treatment, such as motivational interviewing.
• Obtain consultation from Social Work Manager and leadership team and meet regularly to review and problem‑solve complicated cases as needed.
• Communicate in timely and clear manner with providers who have referred to Psychiatry about triage process and referrals put in place for identified patients.
• Provide mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and safety assessment when domestic violence is reported. File reports as indicated.
• Identify patients' psychosocial, financial, legal, psychiatric or substance use that affect patient care management and collaborate with the team to facilitate patient care process.
• Coordinate family/team meetings, as needed and when appropriate. Provides psychosocial consultation on patient care planning and patient/family management and community resources.
• Participate in formal and informal clinical case reviews, research, data collection, quality initiatives, and special projects as requested.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's of Social Work Degree from an accredited program required.
• Licensure: Current Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) preferred.
• Experience: Previous clinical social work experience in a hospital setting preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

For employment as Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, at the BWH Department of Social Work: Your offer of Employment as a Clinical Social Worker, LCSW is contingent upon passing the LICSW exam. The Clinical Social Worker is required to take the exam within 6 months of eligibility and will be allowed a total of 12 months to successfully pass the exam. Failure to pass the LICSW exam (within a 12‑month period after eligibility) will result in termination of employment. Individuals who fail to attain LICSW may apply for other vacant positions for which they are currently qualified and will be considered for rehire as a Clinical Social Worker, LICSW once they have passed the LICSW exam.

Competencies

• An understanding of, and comfort working with patients of all ages who suffer complex medical and psychiatric problems; the ability to work with the families of such patients, and the ability to help such patients and families understand and access the resources required to support care.
• Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated competency in working with individuals and families from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments.
• Strong understanding of psychiatric and family system problems, and ability to use this understanding to formulate succinct case summaries.
• Appropriate and effective application of knowledge of community agencies/resources.
• Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients and families.
• Understanding of the role of social worker in a complex, fast‑paced medical environment.
• Ability to consult/teach.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Tolerance for ambiguity; analytical skills and computer literacy.
• Appropriately employ a sense of humor.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER - LCSW (or LICSW)/ FULL TIME HYBRID

Work Schedule

• This full‑time role will be split between:
  • Neuro‑Recovery Clinic
  • COVID Recovery Clinic
• Ask about our HYBRID schedule.

Pay Ranges

• LCSW: Pay range minimum is $68,224.
• LICSW: Pay range minimum is $92,227.
• Sign on Bonus for eligible Non‑MGB employees: $10,000 for LICSW, $3,000 for LCSW, Please ask about the details!

Benefits

• generous Paid Time Off
• 403B match
• pension
• tuition reimbursement of $5,250/year
• continuing education
• medical and dental
• short‑term disability
• MBTA pass subsidy
• and much more.

Grow and learn through regular internal continuing education programming, financial support for continuing education courses and conferences, and mentorship.

Convenient ambulatory clinic location at the Main Campus- Boston MA.

The Neuro‑recovery Clinic supports the recovery and reintegration of patients who have sustained severe neurological injuries (e.g., major stroke or brain bleeding, aneurysms, brain injuries) that have led to significant disabilities. The Neuro‑recovery Clinic social worker will work on an interdisciplinary team to help individuals and their caregivers following their discharge from the ICU adjust to illness and promote optimal functioning.

The COVID Recovery Clinic focuses on assisting patients who are suffering from symptoms caused by Long COVID. The new, multidisciplinary COVID Recovery Center treats patients who have recovered from COVID‑19 infection but still experience lingering symptoms or complications from COVID treatment. The Center provides a centralized location to evaluate post‑COVID symptoms and coordinate care to help patients achieve the best possible recovery.

Remote Type HybridWork Location 221 Longwood Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type RegularWork Shift Day (United States of America)Pay Range $58,136.00 - $84,656.00/AnnualGrade 6

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

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People‑Focused, half Performance‑Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.