Clinical Social Worker
Clinical social worker job at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Exciting and challenging opportunity as a dedicated ambulatory social worker providing clinical social work services to adult patients and their families at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Chestnut Hill location. As a member of the multidisciplinary oncology team, the Clinical Social Worker provides patient and family centered care through clinical psychosocial assessment and intervention, including crisis response, individual, couples, family and group interventions, and short-term bereavement support.
**This is a full-time,** **40 hour** **per week position. As a hybrid role the schedule is** **3 days on-site coverage and 2 days remote** **at the DFCI Chestnut Hill location.** **DFCI guidelines state that employees must reside in New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.**
**If interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your experience, qualifications, and skills for this position** **.**
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provides biopsychosocial assessment and intervention, crisis intervention, coordination of psychosocial services, and consultation, to reduce cancer-related distress and improve quality of life for patients, families, and caregivers across the trajectory of cancer care; this includes those patients seen for screening for high risk of developing cancer and/or a diagnosis of cancer through to end of life and/or survivorship in collaboration with community mental health partners.
+ Assesses adaptation of families and caregivers to patient's illness and ensures maximum participation of patients/families/caregivers in the continuum of care process.
+ Provides clinical interventions that are focused on cancer-related distress, are evidence based, goal oriented, strengths based, and short-term and episodic in nature to ensure patient equity and accessibility to social work interventions; modalities include individual, family, and group work.
+ Identifies and addresses high-risk psychosocial factors as well as psychosocial strengths of patients/families/caregivers that impact health status, coping and adjustment (e.g., suicidal, or homicidal risk, domestic violence, disabled, child or elder abuse and neglect, physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities, serious mental health conditions, etc.)
+ Initiates collaboration with interdisciplinary team to manage psychosocial barriers that limit patients'/families'/caregivers' ability to access and/or engage in recommended medical care.
**_The responsibilities listed above are a general overview of the Social Worker role at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. This list is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned._**
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Master's Degree in Social Work from accredited program
+ Massachusetts license (LICSW)
+ Minimum Experience for LICSW: 2 years social work practice as an LCSW
**Preferred Requirements:**
+ Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
+ Health care setting preferred.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:**
+ Knowledge of interventions for patients with psychosocial needs inclusive of mental health, behavioral health, emotional, relational, and other social needs.
+ Knowledge of interdisciplinary teamwork and team dynamics, scope of key partnerships and interprofessional roles.
+ Ability to facilitate understanding and resolution of problems related to patient/family/caregiver interpersonal conflict, mental health and/or substance use concerns or disorders.
+ Ability to provide guidance/ consultation to the team around complex patient management, including ethical issues; may require clinical consultation to plan and implement in complex situations.
+ Ability to be sensitive, responsive to, and advocate for the needs of diverse populations in the setting of serious illness; including but not limited to diversity in gender identity, age, culture, race, religion, socioeconomic status, abilities, and sexual orientation.
+ Adheres to Social Work Division practice and administrative standards and policies (e.g., HIPAA, high-risk sign out, scheduling).
**Pay Transparency Statement**
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
$85,000 - $100,400
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Clinical Social Worker, General Orthopedics, Needham
Needham, MA jobs
We are seeking a 40- hour general orthopedics social worker that will provide a range of clinical social work services and case management in our soon to open Needham satellite of Boston Children's Hospital (free parking!)
Key Responsibilities:
Psychosocial screening and assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and facilitation of use of hospital and community services
Acting as a resource information and referral, program development and psychosocial consultation to multidisciplinary teams
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in social work.
Experience:
Flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Experience in a medical/hospital environment and with child protection issues preferred
Diverse candidates strongly encouraged to apply
Licensure/Qualifications:
LICSW licensure in the state of MA is required
New hires are eligible for a $5K sign on!
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Clinical Social Worker, MSW, Boston Primary Care
Boston, MA jobs
This 40-hour social work position will provide a full range of clinical social work for patients and families who receive care in the primary care practice at Children's Hospital Boston. Social workers are highly valued members of interdisciplinary care team providing support around psychosocial issues, health related social needs and behavioral health.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing psychosocial screening and assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and facilitation of use of hospital and community services
Acting as a resource information and referral, program development and psychosocial consultation to multidisciplinary teams
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in social work.
Experience:
Social work experience in a medical environment highly preferred
Flexibility and the ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Persons of diversity strongly encouraged to apply
Licensure/Certifications:
LCSW in the state of MA required, LICSW licensure in the state of MA is preferred
Schedule is 9:00am-5:30pm, with potential for one evening shift/week until 8PM.
Eligible for a hybrid schedule once fully trained
This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Clinical Social Worker, FBCI, Boston
Boston, MA jobs
Family Based Crisis Intervention (FBCI) is a short intervention developed at Boston Children's to avoid the need for psychiatric hospitalization. Originally designed for emergency departments, FBCI stabilizes suicidal adolescents and gives them and their families training and tools to safely manage crises at home. We are currently seeking an experienced full-time social worker to join our team!
Key Responsibilities:
Provide clinical social work services to assist patients and families with personal, family, medical, and environmental difficulties.
Perform psychosocial and risk assessments, assign diagnoses, and develop and implement interventions and treatment plans.
Participate in the planning and implementation of discharge and outpatient service plans.
Collaborate with the health care team and community agencies to coordinate treatment, ensure continuity of care, and connect patients to needed services.
Develop training materials and curricula for evidence-based interventions for youth at risk for suicide.
Train and educate staff in evidence-based interventions for suicide prevention, crisis response, and trauma-informed care.
Design, implement, and evaluate training programs that support the integration of best practices into daily clinical workflows.
Contribute to program development, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on measurable outcomes.
Mentor and support colleagues in skill development, fostering a culture of ongoing learning and professional growth.
Provide ongoing supervision, monitor and evaluate employee performance.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in social work
Experience:
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Experience with social service agencies and knowledge of social determinants of health preferred.
Expertise in family crisis intervention and trauma-informed care ideal.
Prior experience in training development, program implementation, or staff education strongly preferred.
Bilingual/bicultural/diverse candidates encouraged to apply; Spanish language skills a plus.
Licensure/Certifications:
LICSW in the state of Massachusetts
Schedule is primarily M-F, 8:30AM -5:00PM; flexibility with schedule with some evenings/weekends required
New hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Clinical Social Worker, Thyroid Center, Boston
Boston, MA jobs
Part time social work position (20 hrs.) needed to provide a range of clinical social work services in the BCH Thyroid Center. The BCH Thyroid Center is one of the first and largest centers in the United States exclusively devoted to the care and treatment of children with thyroid conditions. The Thyroid Center provides a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
Multidisciplinary care to children and adolescents with thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, including initial evaluation, diagnostic imaging and procedures, surgical treatment, subsequent thyroid cancer care and follow-up, and psychosocial support throughout this process.
Psychosocial assessments, individual and family coping support, crisis intervention and resource navigation. Interventions will be both in person and via telehealth.
Collaborating and consulting with the thyroid team around management of psychosocial issues including coping and adjustment to medical diagnoses, difficulties with treatment regimen, family distress related to medical condition, parenting and caregiver concerns, trauma, child protection concerns and domestic violence.
Working with the thyroid team to help patients and families gain access to services and resources within and outside of BCH system.
Developing new programmatic initiatives to support patients and families in the Thyroid Center.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in social work
Experience:
Social work experience in medical environment and with child protection issues preferred.
Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills necessary.
Licensure/Certification:
LCSW Social Work licensure in the state of Massachusetts, LICSW preferred
New hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus
This position is eligible for part time benefits
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Psych Service
Boston, MA jobs
Boston Children's Hospital's acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. We are currently seeking a social worker for our e/o weekend evening position
Key Responsibilities:
Providing clinical social work services to assist patients and families with personal, family, medical and environmental difficulties.
Performing psychosocial and risk assessments, assigning diagnoses and developing and implementing interventions and treatment plans.
Participating in planning and implementation of discharge and outpatient service plans and collaborating with health care team and community agencies to plan, implementing and following up on treatment and provision of needed services.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in social work
Experience:
Strong clinical skills and experience with various therapeutic modalities.
Previous medical/hospital social work experience preferred
People from diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply
Spanish language skills are a plus
Licensure/Certifications:
LCSW in the state of MA required, LICSW in the state of MA preferred
This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus!
*This position is every other Saturday & Sunday, 8-hour evening shifts 3PM-11:30PM.*
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Psych Services
Boston, MA jobs
Boston Children's Hospital's acclaimed Social Work Emergency Psych Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. We are currently looking for a part time e/o weekend social worker to join our team
Key Responsibilities:
Provides clinical social work services in accordance with established professional, programmatic, and departmental standards and treatment models.
Serves as member of interdisciplinary team to plan and implement patient care, assist in program development and participate in continuous quality improvement efforts of the service.
Provides consultation to interdisciplinary team members on psychosocial issues and specific patient needs.
Participates in departmental meetings, committees, work groups as needed or assigned.
Prepares accurate, thorough, and timely documentation, record keeping and reporting in conformance with hospital, and departmental standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in social work
Experience:
Social work experience in a medical environment is highly preferred.
Flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
Licensure/Certifications:
LCSW in the state of MA, LICSW in the state of MA preferred.
This position is 100% onsite
Schedule: e/o Saturday/Sunday day shift 8am-4:30pm
New hires are eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus!
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Clinical Social Worker, Per Diem, Primary Care Boston
Boston, MA jobs
Per Diem Social Worker needed for Boston Children's Hospital, Longwood Primary Care Clinics Key Responsibilities:
Providing clinical social work services to assist patients and families with personal, family, medical and environmental difficulties.
Performing psychosocial and risk assessments, assigning diagnoses, and developing and implementing interventions and treatment plans.
Participating in planning and implementation of discharge and outpatient service plans and collaborating with health care team and community agencies to plan
Implementing and following up on treatment and provision of needed services.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in social work
Experience:
Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment as well as excellent communication skills.
Experience with social services agencies, understanding of social determinants of health and trauma ideal.
Bilingual/bicultural/diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Spanish speaking a plus!
Licensure/Certifications:
Active LICSW in the state of Massachusetts
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Clinical Social Worker, MSW Plastic Surgery, and NICU Grads
Boston, MA jobs
Social Worker needed for a combined 32 - hour position in our outpatient Plastic Surgery department, and NICU Growth and Development Support Programs (GraDS - for infants age 1-3)
Key Responsibilities:
Providing clinical social work services to assist patients and families with personal, family, medical and environmental difficulties.
Performing psychosocial and risk assessments, assigns diagnoses and develops and implements interventions and treatment plans.
Participating in planning and implementation of discharge and outpatient service plans and collaborates with health care team and community agencies to plan, implement and follow up on treatment and provision of needed services.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Master's degree in Social Work
Experience:
Experience in medical environment highly preferred.
Flexibility and the ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
Licensure:
State of MA LCSW or LICSW required. LICSW preferred.
New hires are eligible for a $4,000 sign on bonus, and full time benefits!
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW Transplant Administration
Boston, MA jobs
40-hour 100% onsite social work position to provide a range of clinical social work services and case management to patients in the lung, intestine and liver transplant program. This social worker will care for the organ group population in all phases of transplant (evaluation, transplant admission and follow up).
Key Responsibilities:
Psychosocial assessment as part of transplant candidacy for the program
Counseling and crisis intervention
Facilitation of the use of hospital and community services
Resource information and referral, and program development
Psychosocial consultation to multidisciplinary team
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in social work
Experience:
2 years plus experience as a licensed Social Worker
Experience in medical environment, bereavement, child protection issues preferred
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent communication skills are necessary.
Diverse candidates encouraged to apply
Licensure/Certifications:
LICSW Licensure in state of MA
This position is 100% onsite
New hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Department
Boston, MA jobs
Boston Children's Hospital's acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both patients and families.
Key Responsibilities:
Responding to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout the inpatient services.
Completes biopsychosocial assessments and other specialized trauma assessments.
Provides trauma-informed, strength-based interventions on behalf of patients and families.
Screens and assesses patients for needs regarding social determinants of health.
Provides case management and advocacy on behalf of patients and families.
Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams and community providers on behalf of patients and families.
Provides brief, solution-focused interventions and develops safety plans with patients as needed.
Uses techniques including motivational interviewing, reflective listening, and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment to support patients and families
Provides crisis intervention and problem-solving support as needed.
Provides information, referrals, and counseling relative to child protective needs, intimate partner violence, end of life needs, community violence, substance use/abuse, mental health concerns, and homelessness.
Provides education, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and families as needed.
Communicates effectively and proactively with various healthcare professionals and team members.
Develops and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A master's degree in social work
Experience:
Previous medical social work experience highly preferred
Strong clinical skills and experience with various therapeutic modalities.
Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Cultural competence is very important. Bicultural/Bilingual competency is a plus.
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued!).
Licensure/Certifications:
LCSW licensure in the state of MA required, LICSW in the state of MA highly preferred
This position is a 20-hour position with a set schedule - Sunday, Monday evenings
1:30p-12a.
This position is eligible for a $2,500 bonus and part time benefits
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Clinical Social Worker, Weymouth, 30 hours
Weymouth Town, MA jobs
30-hour Social Worker needed for the Boston Children's Hospital Primary Care Center in Weymouth This Primary Care Clinical Social Worker will be responsible for:
Providing clinical social work services to assist patients and families with personal, family, medical and environmental difficulties.
Performing psychosocial and risk assessments, assigning diagnoses and developing and implementing interventions and treatment plans.
Participating in planning and implementation of discharge and outpatient service plans and collaborating with health care team and community agencies to plan
Implementing and following up on treatment and provision of needed services.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Master's Degree in Social Work
Experience:
Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment as well as excellent communication skills.
Experience with social services agencies, understanding of social determinants of health and trauma ideal.
Bilingual/bicultural/diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Spanish speaking a plus!
Certification/Licensure:
MA LICSW required
New hires are eligible for a $3750 sign on bonus
This position is eligible for full time benefits
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW, Pain Rehab Program
Brookline, MA jobs
Exciting full-time social work position available for an experienced LICSW in our Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program at Boston Children's Hospital @ Brookline. Clinical care on the unit is divided among four multidisciplinary teams. The program serves children 8-26 years, many of whom have co-morbid medical problems, e.g. eating disorders, neurological disorders, etc. The unit emphasizes family-centered care
Key Responsibilities:
In collaboration with attending psychiatrist, overseeing/coordinating delivery of care to a the 6-8 patients/families on the team
Managing a caseload of 4 patients
Performing family evaluations, treatment and collateral work
Providing expert training/teaching in family work
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A Master's degree in Social Work
Experience:
Experience in inpatient or similarly intense setting, and ability to independently carry cases while working well within an interdisciplinary team model ideal
Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced environment essential
Excellent communication skills necessary
Experience in mental health work with adolescents, families and children is highly preferred
Licensure/Certifications:
LICSW in the state of MA.
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 11-7:00 and Friday 8-4:00
Position is based in Brookline, MA - easily accessible via the MBTA
New hires are eligible for a $5000 sign on bonus
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Clinical Social Worker LICSW - Pediatrics: Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics - Boston - Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Boston, MA jobs
This role focuses on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and can provide services if necessary. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Social Work duties: Provides social work assistance to patients and families relating to developmental disabilities and life events in all areas of service as a member of multi-disciplinary team and in liaison with community resources. Responsibilities also include identification, assessment, and coordination of cases and anticipation of needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home/community service. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically, responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
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. Participates in a multi-discipline case conferences. Consult with agency care providers regarding social service needs of clients and families.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
2. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
3. Five (5) years of related experience.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Provides psychosocial assessment of the individual and family, including limitations, deficits and strengths in their current situation and environment, as well as functional level. May conduct a psychiatric social work assessment according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Develops treatment plans with appropriate and competent interventions.
2. Responsible for psychosocial assessment and intervention in crisis situations that often involve issues of suicide, homicide, family violence, elder or child abuse.
3. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment in assessing the patient's needs for long-term care, including evaluating the home and family situation, helping the patient and family to develop an in-home care plan, exploring alternatives to in-home care and arranging for placement if necessary.
4. Provides treatment, therapy, psycho-education and/or counseling utilizing individual, family or group modalities.
5. Provides information, referral and creative resource acquisition for specific individual and family needs both within the Hospital and in the community as indicated. Assists patients/families to understand psychosocial factors impeding their maximal utilization of hospital and community resources.
6. Collaborates with and provides psychosocial consultation to the health care team to promote a smooth, coordinated plan of care. Aids the team in understanding and integrating the significance of psychosocial factors in relation to patient's illness, treatment and recovery. Identifies psychosocial issues that may impede progress. Makes recommendations to the team regarding patient/family care and management. Assists health care team to assist patient/family level of understanding to make informed decisions.
7. Provide medical social services to the patient's family member or caregiver on a short-term basis when necessary to remove a clear and direct impediment to the effective treatment of the patient's medical condition or rate of recovery.
8. Treats patients and families with dignity and respect at all times. Offers time for questions and answers; demonstrates empathy in communication while working toward optimal health goals.
9. Provides outreach, case finding/screening for high-risk issues that may impact on patient's progress, participation in plan, discharge or ability to utilize resources.
10. Assists with discharge planning issues to ensure continuity of care. Formulates, coordinates and implements the psychosocial components of outpatient care.
11. Consults, collaborates and communicates with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, physicians and other sources.
12. Serves as a patient/family advocate with a variety of systems both internally and externally as required. May be called upon to testify in court.
13. Ensures clinical documentation is complete and according to departmental standards. Performs other administrative documentation and record keeping, such as accountability and statistical reports, billing forms, student intern evaluations, performance evaluations, etc. in complete and timely manner.
14. Initiates policy and program development in specific service area or team, utilizing knowledge of state-of-the-art programs and promoting social work values such as patient self-determination and social justice. Initiates, participates in and supports policy and program development in the Department of Social Work Services.
15. Actively engages in the regularly scheduled meetings, programs and activities of the Department. Serves on departmental committees. Represents the profession and Department in hospital and community meetings and committees.
16. Participates in social work professional education, supervision and teaching activities; supervises or trains staff social workers, student interns, house staff, nurses, medical students, and volunteers as required.
17. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment
18. Continually monitors, assesses and modifies his/her own social work practice and programs. Conducts quality improvement activities and research regarding service delivery and effectiveness of interventions, as required.
19. Conducts or participates in professional organizations, grant writing, teaching, public presentations, seminars and workshops. May supervise staff social workers, social work associates, social work interns, parent consultants, house staff, nurses, medical students and volunteers as required.
20. Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures. Practices confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines.
Physical Requirements:
1. Normal office setting.
2. Inpatient and/or outpatient clinic patient care setting.
3. Frequent sitting, occasional standing & walking, and lifting of 5-10 lbs.
4. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate computer keyboard.
5. Requires ability to see computer screen and reports.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
2. Knowledge of casework process and community resources in relation to health (including mental health), illness, and disability.
3. Knowledge of current social work theory and practice, the ability to apply treatment and case management methods, and familiarity with community issues and resources.
4. Understanding of organizational theory and practice in large systems and the knowledge of social and health care policies and systems.
5. High degree of diagnostic, treatment, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
6. Analytical skills required assessing patient needs, to develop associated treatment modalities and to provide effective counseling.
7. Computer skills and knowledge of general office programs, spreadsheet programs, database programs, and presentation programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
8. Ability to read/write and communicate in English.
9. Excellent interpersonal skills.
10. Ability to function well in very busy situations.
11. Responsible and reliable.
12. Good organization skills.
13. Ability to engage a wide variety of patients and collaterals in the acute treatment and discharge planning process.
14. Ability to identify and access community resources.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$72,371.94 - $90,464.92
Physical Therapist II Outpatient & Multispecialty Clinics
Boston, MA jobs
We are currently seeking a full-time physical therapist for our outpatient and multispecialty clinics in our Boston location Key Responsibilities:
Performing complex diagnostic evaluations upon referral and by departmental and professional guidelines and standards. Verifying appropriateness of referral, contacting provider as necessary. Reviewing patient medical history/record and selecting, administering, and interpreting standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements to assess patients' functional status related to cardiopulmonary, developmental, musculoskeletal, neurological, and sensorimotor function. Integrating knowledge into clinical decisions and recommendations.
Developing and implementing individualized patient treatment programs. Establishing treatment goals and administering appropriate physical therapy procedures and modalities. Preparing discharge plans and home treatment programs. Providing education to patients and families. Monitoring treatment outcomes, modifying programs as needed, and communicating recommendations to physicians and other providers.
Recommending orthotics, adaptive/assistive equipment, and technology for patients with complex, rare, or multiple dysfunctions. Integrates knowledge into clinical decision-making to meet specific treatment objectives. Liaison with equipment designers and vendors regarding equipment specifications and patient needs. Training patients, families, and caretakers in the use/operation of prescribed orthotics/equipment, monitors and evaluates effectiveness, and initiates modifications as needed.
Recording assessments, diagnoses, and treatment inpatient medical records according to established documentation standards. Prepares reports, correspondence, referrals, and other materials for schools, providers, payers, and others as needed.
Identifying and developing clinical knowledge and skills through participation in professional organizations, attending continuing education programs, peer review, and other related internal and external resources.
Serving as a clinical instructor in a departmental student externship program upon completing eligibility requirements. Planning learning objectives and arranges related clinical experiences. Monitoring performance, providing guidance and feedback, and preparing and conducting student evaluations.
Acts as a supervisor for assigned direct reports, including physical therapist I, physical therapist assistants and rehab aides. Assists in monitoring work assignments, identifying areas for improvement and professional development, providing instruction and feedback, and participating in performance evaluations.
May participate in departmental training and staff development programs. May supervise assigned direct reports, including physical therapist assistants (PTA) or rehab aides.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in physical therapy
Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 of licensed PT experience required
Previous hospital-based outpatient PT experience highly preferred
Licensure/Certifications:
Physical Therapist license in the state of MA
New hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!
Schedule is M-F
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Home Base SOF Admissions Social Worker
Boston, MA jobs
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.
LCSW: starting pay rate $68,224
LICSW: starting pay rate $92,227
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for eligible Non-MGB employees:
$3,000 FOR LCSW, $10,000 FOR LICSW/LMHC, Please ask about the details!
Job Summary
Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program, is dedicated to healing the invisible wounds - including post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, co-occurring substance use disorder, family relationship challenges and other issues associated with Military service - for Veterans of all eras, Service Members, Military Families and Families of the Fallen through world-class clinical care, wellness, education, and research.
The Massachusetts General Hospital seeks a dynamic Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to serve on the Special Operations Team. In this role, the LCSW/LICSW will provide and oversee the provision of psychiatric, psychosocial, and overall mental health services and referrals for military Special Operators into the Home Base program. They will also be dedicated to supporting the Special Operations Forces (SOF) program and will provide coverage to other clinical operations as needed. The LCSW/LICSW may help cover approximately 2-3 weekend shifts per year.
Summary
This position will collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plans 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.
* Coordinate care for Special Operations Forces (SOF) veterans and military-connected family members seeking care at Home Base with the appropriate internal or external clinicians in a multi-disciplinary team, coordinated care model.
* Serve as a contact point for accepting and triaging SOF referrals from internal clinicians, outside clinicians and self-referred patients.
* Serve as primary case manager for patients in SOF admissions process in collaboration with Admissions Coordinator, including, but not limited to, the following responsibilities: conduct pre-screening to assess treatment and evaluation needs for SOF patients referred; coordinate signing of Release of Information forms, acquire relevant medical records, and coordinate with SOCOM where applicable; serve as point of contact for ongoing questions from the patient as they arise.
* Monitor patient's status in admissions process using appropriate documentation.
* May be asked to collaborate with SOF/ComBHaT team, patients, clinical team, and Resource Specialist to identify clinical and psychosocial needs in patients' home communities and identify appropriate resources.
* May provide direct clinical services to Veterans and/or family members, which may include group or individual therapy.
* May provide psychoeducation regarding PTSD, TBI, and related conditions to Veteran patients and family members as clinically appropriate within the context of the Intake and triage duties.
* Collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team of clinical staff (social workers, psychologists, nurses, psychiatrists, physiatrists, physical therapists, etc.) to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge/aftercare when needed.
* Consult with team to facilitate mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder), and safety assessment when violence is reported. Collaborates with MGH resources (HAVEN and Child Protection Team).
* May assist with crisis intervention and management.
* Documents timely and relevant information in patient electronic medical record and Home Base database.
* Provide coverage for social work responsibilities in Outpatient Clinic as needed.
* For LICSWs: provide clinical supervision to LC-level and/or MSW students as needed.
* Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Social Work required or Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Current professional licensure in Massachusetts (LCSW required, LICSW preferred).
Experience
Clinical Social Worker I
Clinical Experience in a medical setting 0-1 years required
Clinical Social Worker II
Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Excellent crisis intervention skills.
* Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
* Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of community resources and the aging process.
* Demonstrates basic foundational skills, showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.
* Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation.
* May need assistance and guidance in ensuring the patient's needs, safety measures, and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.
* Developing and demonstrating interpersonal collaboration in a medical setting- inpatient or outpatient.
* May need coaching/guidance in this area.
* May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.
* Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.
* Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and the organization to support and enhance patient care.
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 Occasionally (3-33%)
* Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
* Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
* Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
* Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
* Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
* Crouching Occasionally (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
Hybrid
Work Location
One Constitution Wharf
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$56,992.00 - $82,992.00/Annual
Grade
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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation 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 **************.
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.
Auto-ApplySocial Worker - Specialty - MEE
Boston, MA jobs
Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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.
This is a per diem position. We are looking for a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) to work at Mass Eye & Ear at our main campus in Boston, MA.
Job Summary
Summary
This position is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. The Clinical Social Worker Senior provides support to those who are dedicated to patient and family-centered care that values personal self-determination, are 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. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plans 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.
* Provides mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and specialized safety assessment when violence is suspected Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.
* 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 treatment and care plan.
* Screen, address, and manage social determinants of health.
* Prepares and maintains all pertinent records, statistics, and progress notes.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Social Work required or Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
Clinical social work experience 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrates a mastery of a range of specialized clinical diagnoses and interventions.
* Conducts clinically competent complex and high-risk assessments, treatment plans and interventions.
* Demonstrates mastery in problem solving abilities, conflict resolution, efficiency, and communication skills.
* Formulates advanced psychosocial assessments and treatment plans.
* Supports other staff in developing assessments and plans in complex cases.
* Demonstrates advanced clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients.
* Demonstrates advanced working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately.
* Demonstrate ability to identify problems in order of urgency and initiate treatment plans towards timely solutions and appropriate time management skills.
* Demonstrates the ability to articulate SW clinical perspective in team meetings, effectively collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to comprehensively problem solve and optimize a plan of care.
* Escalates to Social Work leadership all operational issues and high risk and complex cases.
* May provide clinical supervision based on department need (MSW students and/or social work staff).
* Seeks opportunities in the department and hospital or may be asked by SW leadership to participate in initiatives, projects, quality reviews, and committees and participates in these at an entity and Enterprise level.
* Creates content for skill-based groups.
* Promotes timely and concise collaboration among all disciplines and outside stakeholders to enhance patient care (including but not limited to, Ethics Committee, SDoH Committee, Office of General Counsel, Case Management department, etc.).
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
243-245 Charles Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$84,905.60 - $123,552.00/Annual
Grade
8
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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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 **************.
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.
Auto-ApplySocial Worker - Legal Surrogate BWH
Boston, MA jobs
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.
Clinical Social Worker, LICSW to support the legal surrogate program at BWH. Full time - 40 hours, main campus, ask about hybrid schedule.
Pay range:
LICSW:
Pay range minimum is $92,227.
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for eligible Non-MGB employees:
$10,000 FOR LICSW, Please ask about the details!
Job Summary
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 of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
* Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required.
Experience
* Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required.
* Subject matter knowledge regarding legal surrogate decision making in MA preferred.
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 Occasionally (3-33%)
* Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
* Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
* Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
* Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
* Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
* Crouching Occasionally (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
75 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$69,596.80 - $101,202.40/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 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
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 **************.
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.
Auto-ApplySocial Worker Fellow - Substance Use- MGH
Boston, MA jobs
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
The Massachusetts General Hospital seeks a full-time, licensed social worker (LCSW or LICSW) for a one-year training program in Addiction Medicine starting in June 2026. The Integrated Substance Use Disorder Training Program (ISTP) is a yearlong fellowship that aims to train nurse practitioners, psychologists, and social workers in team-based addiction care, especially in community-based settings.
The Social Worker Fellow will work with other ISTP trainees to provide inter-disciplinary care for people with substance use disorders in a community-based health center setting. The training program will provide clinical experience in a variety of placements including an inpatient addiction consult service, a low-threshold walk-in clinic, and outpatient dual-diagnosis programs for adolescents and adults. Training and mentorship will be provided by experienced addiction practitioners who are faculty of this program.
To learn more about our program please visit us at :******************************************************************************
Requirements for Submission:
All the following documents are required at the time of application. Failure to submit any of the required materials will render the application incomplete and, therefore, ineligible for consideration.
* Must submit three (3) letters of reference. Two out of the three must be from a supervisor or manager. Could include a professor, preceptor, or training program director.
* Personal statement focused on your interests in this field as well as your career intentions.
* Resume/CV
Summary
This position will collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical conditions and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plans 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
Bachelor's Degree Social Work required or Master's Degree Social Work required or Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Grace Period for License Eligibility [Massachusetts] - MGB Internal preferred
Experience
Clinical experience in a medical setting 0-1 year required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Excellent crisis intervention skills.
* Good problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
* Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of community resources and the aging process.
* Demonstrates basic foundational skills, showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.
* Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation.
* May need assistance and guidance in ensuring the patient's needs, safety measures, and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.
* Developing and demonstrating interpersonal collaboration in a medical setting- inpatient or outpatient.
* May need coaching/guidance in this area.
* May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.
* Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.
* Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and the organization to support and enhance patient care.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
* Standing Frequently
* Walking Frequently
* Sitting Occasionally
* Lifting Frequently
* Carrying Frequently
* Pushing Occasionally
* Pulling Occasionally
* Climbing Rarely
* Balancing Frequently
* Stooping Occasionally
* Kneeling Occasionally
* Crouching Occasionally
* Crawling Rarely
* Reaching Frequently
* Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
* Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
* Feeling Constantly
* Foot Use Rarely
* Vision - Far Constantly
* Vision - Near Constantly
* Talking Constantly
* Hearing Constantly
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
15 Parkman Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$56,992.00 - $82,992.00/Annual
Grade
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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation 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 **************.
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Clinical social worker job at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
As a member of the multidisciplinary oncology team, and under moderate supervision, the Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Program Specialist, for the Universal Distress Screening Program independently provides patient and family centered care through clinical psychosocial assessment and intervention, including crisis response, individual, couples, family, and group interventions, and short-term bereavement support. The Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Program Specialist is responsible to innovate, develop, and implement projects, conferences, trainings, educational resources, groups, or other forums that address goals and expectations of the program stakeholders. The Clinical Social Worker, Program Specialist develops and implements project plans to address patient-level and systems-level psychosocial care gaps and has a leadership role in program meetings with commitment to continuous quality improvement. The Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Program Specialist also leads ongoing programmatic evaluation and refinement.
This is an excellent position for a social worker with a background in program implementation and experience in working with adults with serious illness. This role sits within the Division of Social Work at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the Department of Supportive Oncology. This role is an exciting opportunity to provide ambulatory clinical oncology social work services and lead the Institute-wide Universal Distress Screening Program (ambulatory and future inpatient settings) in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary screening team. The Screening Specialist is responsible for distress screening practice and operations, clinical integration, patient educational materials, referral and outreach workflows, data management, research collaboration, and program development to improve the patient and family experience throughout the process of cancer care. The social worker will provide in-person and telehealth services to patients and families (i.e., phone/Zoom video). Modalities include individual, family, and group work. Candidate must be able to thrive in a fast paced, complex, academic medical environment where the social worker is a key, valued member of the multidisciplinary medical team.
This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position. As a hybrid role the schedule is 2 days on-site coverage and 3 days remote at the DFCI Chestnut Hill location. DFCI guidelines state that employees must reside in New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.
If interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your experience, qualifications, and skills for this position.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Responsibilities
* Provides biopsychosocial assessment and intervention, crisis intervention, coordination of psychosocial services, and consultation, to reduce cancer-related distress and improve quality of life for patients, families and caregivers across the trajectory of cancer care; this includes those patients seen for screening for high risk of developing cancer and/or a diagnosis of cancer through to end of life and/or survivorship in collaboration with community mental health partners.
* Assesses adaptation of families and caregivers to patient's illness and ensures maximum participation of patients/families/caregivers in the continuum of care process.
* Provides clinical interventions that are focused on cancer-related distress, are evidence based, goal oriented, strengths based, and short-term and episodic in nature to ensure patient equity and accessibility to social work interventions; modalities include individual, family, and group work.
* Identifies and addresses high-risk psychosocial factors as well as psychosocial strengths of patients/families/caregivers that impact health status, coping and adjustment (e.g., suicidal, or homicidal risk, domestic violence, disabled, child or elder abuse and neglect, physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities, serious mental health conditions, etc.)
* Responsible for facilitating complex serious illness and goals of care conversations to ensure shared treatment decision-making and effective patient-physician/health care team communication.
* Responsible for identifying and communicating systemic inequities, their impact on patients, families, caregivers, and the community at large. and providing recommendations for systemic change.
* Responsible for demonstrating commitment to diversity and equity efforts, including advocacy and self-education to advance knowledge base of the needs and concerns of underserved and marginalized populations.
* Communicates clinical assessment and recommendations and provides consultation and support to interdisciplinary health care team.
* Initiates collaboration with interdisciplinary team to manage psychosocial barriers that limit patients/families'/caregivers' ability to access and/or engage in recommended medical care.
* Provides education/consultation regarding impact of cancer on patients and families/caregivers to community, and provides consultation, education, and program development (e.g., support groups, psychoeducational forums, etc.) within the disease-based or service-based team and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
* Co-facilitates evidence-based patient and/or family and/or caregiver support programs or groups.
* Provides in-person and/or telehealth services to patients and families/caregivers; method of communication (i.e., in person/phone/Zoom video) is based on clinical assessment.
* Provides clinical coverage in other social workers' absence(s).
Program Specialist: In collaboration with the Programmatic Manager:
* Develops and implements program components (ex: projects, conferences, trainings, educational resources, groups, or other forums) that address goals and expectations of the program stakeholders.
* Engages interdisciplinary stakeholders in program planning and development using the values, benefits, outcomes model of engagement.
* Engages in ongoing programmatic evaluation and continuous quality improvement with internal and external participants and stakeholders.
* Conducts exploratory reviews, benchmarking with peer institutions to support program development and implementation.
* Develops project plans that includes micro-, mezzo-, and macro-level interventions.
* Addresses and implements response to health care disparities in the program
* Facilitates ongoing and episodic meetings with stakeholders, relevant clinical staff, and/or donors to ensure and sustain continuous quality improvement.
* Participates in group supervision with Program Specialist Social Work Manager and Social Work Division program specialist social workers for program updates, collaborative brainstorming, and skill development.
* Prepares and/or contributes to endeavors such as contributing to articles for peer-reviewed journals or contributing to or participating in presentations for professional forums, and/or internal and external stakeholders.
* Utilizes a concurrent program development model (implementing program components in small iterations)
* Ensures program is feasible, sustainable, replicable, and functionally integrated in disease center or institutional infrastructure and operational processes.
* Collects quantitative and qualitative process and outcome data throughout the continuum of programmatic development and evaluation phases.
* Ensures program is strategically aligned with Division, Department, and Institutional goals
* Responsible for improving, expanding, and increasing comprehensiveness of the program throughout all stages of program development including maintenance phase.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
* Master of Social Work
Minimum Experience:
* 1 year MSW internship in social work practice.
License/Certification/Registration:
* LCSW in MA (and state specific based on location).
Preferred Requirements:
* Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
* Health care setting preferred.
* Experience in program development preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Knowledge of interventions for patients with psychosocial needs inclusive of mental health, behavioral health, emotional, relational, and other social needs.
* Knowledge of various behavioral health interventions related to common issues and needs across the oncology continuum of care.
* Knowledge of interdisciplinary teamwork and team dynamics, scope of key partnerships and interprofessional roles.
* Knowledge of social work clinical psychosocial care concepts, practices, and policies with demonstrated ability to use them in varied situations; may require clinical consultation to plan and implement in complex situations.
* Ability to facilitate understanding and resolution of problems related to patient/family/caregiver interpersonal conflict, mental health and/or substance use concerns or disorders.
* Ability to provide guidance/ consultation to the team around complex patient management, including ethical issues; may require clinical consultation to plan and implement in complex situations.
* Ability to facilitate patient, family/caregiver participation in oncology care, with ability to recommend and contribute to team and/or family/caregiver meetings.
* Ability to make clinical decisions guided by experience, policies, consultation, and evidence-based practice.
* Ability to actively participate in team meetings related to care planning in the setting of disruptive/challenging patient/family/caregiver/support person behavior.
* Ability to be self-directed while remaining open to feedback and collaboration with Division leadership.
* Ability to incorporate feedback into actionable behaviors for clinical growth and professional development.
* Ability to understand and communicate information to interdisciplinary team, patients, families, caregivers, and community partners (e.g., agencies, professional organizations, etc.).
* Ability to be sensitive, responsive to, and advocate for the needs of diverse populations in the setting of serious illness; including but not limited to diversity in gender identity, age, culture race, religion, socioeconomic status, abilities, and sexual orientation.
* Ability to adjust to change within a fast-paced working environment.
* Ability to integrate professional ethical principles (e.g., confidentiality, boundaries) and adhere to relevant professional, departmental, and organizational standards for patient and family care.
* Ability to write clear and complete biopsychosocial assessments, progress notes, and other forms of documentation in the EMR, keeping with Divisional and Institutional policies.
* Adheres to Social Work Division practice and administrative standards and policies (e.g., HIPAA, high-risk sign out, scheduling).
* Knowledge of program-specific and/or population-specific research and models that are best practice for program development.
* Ability to assess needs of specific to the program target population(s).
* Ability to develop and/or identify resources in response to program needs and/or gaps.
* Ability to develop programmatic goals and utilize organizational and communication skills to address problems and overcome barriers or setbacks.
* Ability to think strategically and ensure program goals are aligned with Division, Department, and Institutional goals.
* Ability to work effectively with stakeholders and build strong collaborative relationships to ensure program is functionally integrated in disease center and/or institutional infrastructure and operational processes.
* In concert with Programmatic Manager, ability to manage resources thoughtfully and with commitment to achieving program goals.
* Proficiency in using Excel, PowerPoint, and/or data gathering programs (i.e., REDCap, Quickbase).
* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to follow goals and bring them to completion.
* Ability to analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
* Ability to communicate program strengths, challenges, outcomes, and vision both internally and externally.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the stages of programmatic development and how to create clear goals that match each stage while integrating continuous quality improvement.
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
$75,100 - $87,900
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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