Palliative Care Social Worker (LCSW) - Dept of Medicine
Medical social worker job in Hartford, CT
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.
Job Summary:
As a member of the Hartford Hospital Palliative Care Department, the Palliative Care social worker will provide comprehensive clinical and psychosocial assessment and intervention for patients with serious illness. The social worker must be comfortable working in a fast-paced inpatient and outpatient setting where the structure of the day may change depending on patient, family and staff needs. The Palliative Care social worker provides support around adjustment to illness, decision making, eliciting goals of care and family coping along the illness trajectory. In keeping with the NASW Standards for Social Work Practice in Palliative and End of Life Care (***************************** the social worker will play a multidimensional role as clinician, educator, advocate and team consultant.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Performs comprehensive psychosocial assessments of hospitalized patients with serious illness. Assists the health care team to integrate psychosocial factors into treatment plans: Ability to analyze significant psychological, physical, emotional, social and economic issues of patients/families and to effectively communicate the relevance of such to other health care providers. Ability to identify, analyze and suggest interventions for difficult patient/family management situations.
2. Provides social work intervention including counseling and support to assist patients/families. Demonstrates ability to form empathic relationships with patients/ families who have significant emotional adjustment and coping issues.
3. Effectively addresses quality of life and end of life issues within a culturally competent framework to support the equitable delivery of excellence in health care to all patients and families.
4. Assess patient/ family's level of understanding, barriers to learning, and to provide age-specific and culturally competent education as needed. Able to effectively assess and discuss the psychosocial issues of palliative care to patients/families
5. Arranges, attends and actively participates in patient/family conferences, in person, as well as via available telehealth resources.
6. Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement by seeking ways of improving care, effectiveness, and efficiency within the Palliative Care Service through active participation in H3W Huddles and meetings.
7. Maintains patient records and other documentation in a manner consistent with standards of clinical care, hospital, department, third party and regulating agencies' policies and procedures and standards of risk management.
8. Attends Palliative Care Team rounds and all required departmental meetings.
9. Demonstrates awareness of, and adherence to, Hartford Hospital policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality and complies with professional ethics according to professional departmental and organizational standards and maintains current Connecticut license to practice social work.
10. Participates in continuing education opportunities to enhance and broaden skills relevant to job performance; maintains documentation of continuing education and in-service activities provided.
11. Participates in educational programs for Hartford Hospital staff as an expert on psychosocial issues in palliative care.
12. Works with members of the team to provide bereavement follow up for our palliative care patients.
13. Helps to ensure that we have appropriately documented Serious Illness Conversations, as well as appropriately scanned- in copies of other advance care planning documentation (such as completed health care representative forms, MOLST forms, Living Wills, Guardianship paperwork) into the Electronic medical record for all patients seen by our service for palliative care consultation.
Qualifications
· Hold a master's degree from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Completion of Post-MSW Fellowship or Certification Program in Palliative Care preferred.
· Two years post MSW work experience in a healthcare setting.
· Work experience in the field of palliative care, hospice care or relevant disease-specific specialty care.
· Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with valid licensure in the State of Connecticut.
· Seek Advanced Palliative and Hospice Social Worker - Certified (APHSW-C) certification within 2 years.
· Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW) - HomeCare
Medical social worker job in Southington, CT
Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network as a Social Worker (MSW).
Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model allows our colleagues to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient. As part of Hartford HealthCare, we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our client's home. Most importantly, our colleagues are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clients' families.
Our Social Workers (MSW) utilize their extensive education and training to provide personalized care to our patients in a rewarding environment that promotes autonomy.
The Home Care Social Worker (LMSW) is a Master's prepared, Licensed Clinician who will engage patients, in their home, to determine their short and long-term needs, and will provide short-term counseling/interventions to meet care plan objectives. The Home Care Social Worker will collaborate with patients, their families, physicians, and home care team to identify and address patient's bio-psychosocial needs, barriers to care, risk-factors, etc. The Home Care Social Worker is familiar working with patients who have complex health care and psychosocial problems that require a high degree of clinical oversight and creative problem solving. The Home Care Social Worker works independently and uses critical thinking skills to make accurate, and at times, quick judgments, and has the ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Key areas of responsibility
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team regarding patients that were identified for Social Work Services, and through IDT/case communication, assists with identifying patients that would benefit from Social Work Services.
Completes comprehensive in-home psychosocial evaluations. Evaluations include:
Consideration of developmental, social and/or cultural, substance abuse, psychological, environmental, and medical issues
Physical, social, emotional, and familial characteristics
Use of evidence-based assessment tools to determine cognitive status and behavioral health needs including Dementia, Depression, Anxiety, etc.
Home safety, family dynamics, caregiver strain, and other risk factors including suicide
Patient/family understanding of their disease treatment options
Strengths, available supports, and barriers to care
Determine appropriate level of care including needs for long/short-term skilled-nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, adult day care, etc.
Based on a comprehensive, culturally competent assessment collaborates with the patient and family to create a care plan with measureable goals. Implements short-term interventions to address identified barriers and promote health and well-being.
Provides clinical treatment services in form of triage, crisis intervention, individual or family therapy, screening and planning
Utilize Motivational Interviewing and Coaching skills to assist patients/families in identifying and addressing goals. Using identified strengths, encourage self-determination and independence
Act as educators for patients, families, the community, and other professionals regarding disease prevention, disease progression, impact of illness, health maintenance, and adherence to treatment regimens
Advocate for the needs and interests of patients to improve access to care and improved delivery of services
Provide ongoing assessment of patient and family needs. Monitor and alter care plan goals and interventions as necessary
Maintains timely documentation of social work services, which reflect the patient and client systems' pertinent information for assessment and treatment; social work involvement and outcomes.
Facilitates team based care and collaboration
Work collaboratively with primary care and specialty physicians and other members of the health care team to improve quality of life
Functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Participates in case conferences and IDT meetings
Assists the health care team in understanding social/psychological factors related to patient's care
Acts as a consultant for Agency staff regarding abuse, neglect, exploitation, and community resources
Identify HHC and community-based resources for patients and families as appropriate
Qualifications
2-3 years health care experience, inclusive of acute and community health experience
Licensure, Certification, Registration
LMSW required, LCSW preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
Considerable knowledge of social, cultural, economic, political, religious, medical, psychological and legal issues which influence the behaviors of patients and families.
Familiarity with various evidence-based assessment tools: PHQ-9/PHQ-2, SLUMS, BIMS, FAST, SAD Caregiver Strain Index, etc.
Knowledge of and ability to obtain community resources (town/state/federal programs and eligibility requirements)
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
Social Worker
Medical social worker job in Woodstock, CT
Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story
We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.
Our Impact Today
Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.
Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.
Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience
Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.
Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.
Position Summary:
The Social Worker is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care, and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient's resources and right to self-determination. The individual in this position has overall responsibility for to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. Conducts complex psycho-social assessment and intervention to promote timely throughput, safe discharge, and prevent avoidable readmissions. This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including: Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention, and patient satisfaction; Care Coordination by demonstrating throughput efficiency while assuring care is the right sequence and at appropriate level of care. Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards, and Tenet policy; Education provided to physicians, patients, families, and caregivers; and Leads a population of patients by service line and/or leads the team by being a resource to Tenet performance standards.
Responsibilities
This individual's responsibility will include the following activities:
a) complex psycho-social transition planning assessment and reassessment and intervention, b) assistance with adoptions, abuse and neglect cases, including assessment, intervention and referral as appropriate to local, state and /or federal agencies, c) care coordination, d) implementation or oversight of implementation of the transition plan, e) leading and/or facilitating multi-disciplinary patient care conferences including Complex Case Review, f) making appropriate referrals to other departments, g ) communicating with patients and families about the plan of care, h) collaborating with physicians, office staff, and ancillary departments, I) assuring patient education is completed to support post-acute needs, j) timely complete and concise documentation in Case Management system, k ) maintenance of accurate patient demographic and insurance information, l) precepts new staff members and acts as a resource to all staff, m) facilitates TEMPO as needed, n) participates in department quality improvement initiatives, and o) other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
Required: Required: Master's of Social Work
Experience:
Preferred: 2 years of acute hospital experience
Required Certifications/Licensure: Must be currently licensed or license eligible to practice as a LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC in adherence with state regulatory requirements
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Auto-ApplySchool Social Worker [80402]
Medical social worker job in Hartford, CT
Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We're partnering with a school district in Hartford County, Connecticut to hire a dedicated School Social Worker for the 2025-2026 school year. This in-person position supports PreK-2 students who have experienced trauma and require additional emotional and behavioral support to succeed in school.
The School Social Worker will provide direct and indirect social-emotional and behavioral support to students in grades PreK-2, with a focus on those impacted by trauma or significant life stressors. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and families to create safe, nurturing environments that promote emotional regulation, resilience, and academic success.
Position Details
Position: School Social Worker
Location: In-person, Hartford County, CT
Grade Levels: PreK-2
Focus: Trauma-informed care and early intervention support
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday (standard school hours)
School Year: 2025-2026
Start Date: ASAP
Responsibilities
Provide individual and small-group counseling to students with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
Implement trauma-informed interventions and strategies to support emotional regulation and coping skills.
Collaborate with teachers and staff to develop classroom plans and supports for students impacted by trauma.
Conduct functional assessments and participate in the development and implementation of IEPs and behavior plans as needed.
Engage families and caregivers in supportive partnerships to strengthen the home-school connection.
Provide crisis intervention and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program (required).
Valid Connecticut School Social Worker certification (071 endorsement) (required).
Experience providing trauma-informed support to young children in school or clinical settings preferred.
Strong knowledge of child development, behavioral interventions, and special education processes.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Compassionate, patient, and committed to fostering positive student outcomes.
What We Offer
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Why Apply?
If you're a compassionate, trauma-informed professional dedicated to helping young learners build resilience and confidence, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact! Join a supportive school community in Hartford County and play a key role in shaping the emotional and social foundation of students' educational journeys.
Ready to join us? Apply today - we can't wait to hear from you!
Medical Social Worker II Full Time 40 hours -Homecare & Hospice
Medical social worker job in Bristol, CT
Job Details BHH Valley Street - Bristol, CT Full Time 4 Year Degree 1st Shift (Days) Description
At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Social Work Director or Operations Manager of Home Care Services, provides services to patients and families geared to enhancing functioning and to addressing psychosocial problems which interfere with recovery from illness or prevent a healthy lifestyle. Provides consultation to other health care providers to help them deal with psychosocial problems interfering with compliance with treatment regimen. Participates in community activities to insure resource availability for patients/families.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Utilizes social work skills.
Identifies "high risk" patients with a wide variety of psychosocial problems that may inhibit patients recovery or well-being.
Utilizes appropriate clinical techniques to establish rapport and effective relationships to facilitate work with patients and families on a timely basis.
Obtains pertinent data including social history, living arrangements, relationships and support systems, occupational and financial and other information.
Evaluates data, assessment, identifies strengths and weaknesses, and problems areas with regards to treatment plans and keeps health care team aware of information.
Utilizes assessment to make appropriate interventions to enable patient/family to cope with problems including, but not limited to grieving over loss of limb or other body part; adjustments necessitating changes in lifestyle due to sudden and/or chronic illness; guilt of adult child placing aged parents in ECF, abandonment feelings of patient being placed; financial burdens, etc.
Involves patient/families in understanding alternatives and planning and deciding about post-hospitalization care and facilitating their adjustment to and motivation for participating in plan.
Advocates on patient's/family's behalf for recognition of their individual needs and for necessary services to address needs.
(+) Provides crisis intervention services for patients undergoing emotional, social distress.
Coordinates discharge planning needs and policies.
Identifies and responds to patients in need of discharge planning within 24 working hours of referral.
Completes psychosocial and environmental assessment including key social supports available, patient situation and strengths and weaknesses.
Provides counseling to patient/families to enable adaptation to impact of illness.
Involves patient/family in all aspects and decisions in discharge planning process.
Carries out case management services to assure appropriate linkage and coordination with patient/family and available hospital departments, agencies, services and facilities on a timely basis.
Interprets entitlement program policies, criteria and limitations to others involved in planning.
Locates the least restrictive post-hospital environment based on assessment of patient's needs, capabilities and preferences.
Provides technical assistance, completion of ECF or Title XIX applications, etc. to facilitate discharge plan. Initiates, attends and participates in interdisciplinary case conferences.
Facilitates patient transitions to new environment, helping patient/family cope emotionally and assuring necessary information and coordination of transportation, etc.
Adheres to hospital policy and regulatory requirements that impact on planning.
Provides assistance in resource utilization.
Provides accurate information on resource availability and criteria for utilization. Seeks out resources when availability not known and shares information with other department members.
Explores entitlement program eligibility with patient/families. Matches resource to need. Identifies and utilizes informal support networks. Identifies and communicates gaps in resources.
Develops and maintains liaisons with local, state and federal resources. Notifies/reports statute mandated situations to appropriate agencies. Provides consultation cooperation and assistance to outside agencies and staff serving mutual clients.
Renders community social work services.
Complies with agency policies and procedures in preparing psychosocial assessment, identifying problem areas, establishing Social Work plan of care and goals.
Utilizes social work skills in provision of medical social work.
Responds to referrals promptly.
(+) Coordinates with other providers.
Completes necessary reports/billing on a timely basis.
Maintains appropriate documentation.
Documents timely, concise, accurate and pertinent information in patient records per department policy.
Maintains and submits monthly reports and statistics and quality assurance data on a timely basis.
Keeps case files accurate and up-to-date.
Provides for own professional growth and development.
Self identifies areas for training and development.
Attends relevant and required workshops, training programs, in-services.
Seeks out opportunities for learning and skill development independently.
Participates in departmental in-services by identifying topics for presentations; being responsible for presentations.
Functions as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
Ensures interdisciplinary team is kept informed of patient and family treatment issues and progress through the team meeting, documentation and related conferences.
Uses positive communication and negotiation skills in communicating with other members of the interdisciplinary team as reflected in satisfactory feedback.
Represents social work role and perspective in the interdisciplinary team and community as indicated by the formulated goals being incorporated throughout the treatment plan.
Contributes to the efficient operation of the Department.
Prioritizes schedules and assigns to ensure issues are handled first and work is completed.
Demonstrates effective time management by completing commitments within agreed timeframes.
Maintains documentation and records according to established procedures and timeframes.
Completes administrative statistical reports and projects within requested timeframes.
Demonstrates dependability in job performance by keeping office informed of schedules and by completing time sheets as required.
Demonstrates respect for patients and colleagues by being punctual at scheduled clinical appointments and administrative meetings.
Demonstrates initiative through autonomous efforts/projects.
Spends a minimum of 70% of scheduled work time in direct patient care.
Qualifications
Educational / Minimum Requirements:
MSW - Two-three years in health care setting.
State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:
LCSW eligible.
Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:
General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital. Clinically relevant educational programs as appropriate; all other mandated programs as they occur.
Special Requirements:
Acute care hospital experience strongly preferred for inpatient Medical Social Worker. Knowledge of entitlement and pre-admission screening programs preferred. Knowledge of DSM-IV, excellent written and verbal communication, knowledge of community resources, social work theory and practice. High degree of empathy/sensitivity, patience and stress tolerance. Demonstrated casework skills.
For Home Care Agency: Must have a car to drive to home visits and a valid Connecticut driver's license in good standing; $100,000-$300,000 automobile liability insurance.
Home Care experience preferred for Home Care Medical Social Worker.
Physical Requirements:
Position requires ability to frequently lift light objects, perform moderately difficult manipulative and hand-eye coordination skills; walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods; see objects closely and hear normal sounds with some background noises. Deals with emotionally stressed patients, families and other health care providers in pressured crisis situations. Makes independent decisions in confusing situations.
Work Environment:
Inpatient Areas: Works in areas throughout hospital including but not limited to nursing floors, patient rooms, Emergency Department, clinics and less frequently in patient homes. Environment is often stressful including frequent exposure to background noise, a variety of people, telephone contact. Shares office space with others. Has high level of contact with all levels of customers. May have contact with highly emotional or out-of-control patient/families. Home Care Agency: Work in patient's homes; exposed to a variety of elements in home setting.
Cognitive Requirements:
Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruption and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time. Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given over long periods of time. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Excellent listening skills and understanding of ethnic and cultural differences.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Social Worker, Early Intervention - LICSW
Medical social worker job in Springfield, MA
CHD's Early Intervention Program has an opening for a Licensed Social Worker. This is a FFS or Full-Time opportunity located in Springfield. The role of our EI Social Worker will be responsible for conducting assessments with other members of the Early Intervention team in the greater Springfield area in the client's homes. You will also be coordinating community resources, attending appointments, providing education on developmental issues with the families of our clients.
Responsibilities:
• Provide ongoing assessment of children enrolled in the program.
• Participate in arena transdisciplinary eligibility evaluations of infants and toddlers.
• Development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPS), treatment plans,
approaches, and strategies.
• Instruct and coach parents in implementation of developmentally appropriate parenting
strategies, emphasizing social/emotional development and the importance of family
involvement, follow through and outcome/goals.
• Provide and request consultation to team members which may include caregivers, day
care providers, and/or educators.
• Provide direct treatment to children and families with significant social and/or emotional
needs.
Qualifications:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
(LICSW) by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers.
• Candidates must have experience working with children and families.
• Meets (or is working toward) Department of Public Health requirements for Early
Intervention Specialist Certification.
• CPR (Infant & Toddler) and First Aid certification.
• High degree of personal organization.
• Verbal, written, and basic computer competence.
• Interest/commitment to providing family focused services to families of diverse ethnic,
cultural and socio economic backgrounds in child's natural environment.
• Must possess the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a
professional multidisciplinary team.
• Patience and compassion are of key importance.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation is necessary to transport clients to appointments if necessary.
We are offering a competitive pay range of $26-$36 an hour, commensurate with experience. Additionally, take advantage of phenomenal benefits: dental, health, and life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.
AT Center for Human Development (CHD) Care Finds a Way:
The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences; inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.
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If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Medical Social Worker, Home Health
Medical social worker job in Worcester, MA
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
The Medical Social Worker participates in the interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients. The Medical Social Worker functions to evaluate and develop a plan of care personalized to fit the patient's emotional and social needs. The Medical Social Worker provides direction and supervision of the Social Worker Assistant as required and when involved in the patient's plan of care. The Medical Social Worker works within CenterWell Home Health's company-specific policy and procedures, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws, and regulations.
Assesses the patient's social and emotional state as it relates to his or her illness or injury, needs for care and his or her response to such treatment, and adjustments to care.
Assesses any relationships of the patient's medical and nursing needs in the home setting, financial resources, and available community resources.
Provides any appropriate action to obtain available community resources to assist in resolving issues that may be impeding the patient's recovery.
Instructs patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional response connected with Provides ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching
Assists the physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health Participates in the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan of Care for the patient.
Observes, records, and reports changes in patients' condition and response to treatment to the Clinical Manager and the Participates in the discharge planning process
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs
Supervises instructs and evaluates the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW) to assure that all medical social services are provided to patients in compliance with Company, government, and professional standards
Maintains and submits documentation as required by the company and/ or facility including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports progress notes, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Skills/Experience
Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Social Worker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law or regulation.
A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
Proof of current CPR certification
Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice.
Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge planning needs, and to obtain community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$58,700 - $79,400 per year
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.
About Us
About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first - for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Auto-ApplyEarly Intervention Social Work / Mental Health
Medical social worker job in Palmer Town, MA
About Us: Our Early Intervention programs provide services to families with children birth to 3 years of age with developmental delays or at risk for developmental delays. The primary focus of early intervention is to provide education, training, and support to families to help their children learn and grow. We provide services in the home, at our early intervention centers, and in the community.
Full Time Positions Available
$5,000 Sign On Bonus
Monthly performance-based incentives
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all areas of infant-toddler development.
Utilize a parent coaching model in work with families.
Participate in screenings, assessments, child groups, parent groups, center visits, and home visits as a member of a trans-disciplinary team.
Provide home-based services to families across the catchment area.
Collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of services for families including child care providers, medical providers, social service agencies, and specialty providers serving children with autism or hearing/vision loss.
Provide service coordination to assigned caseload including coordinating the development, monitoring, and review of the Individual Family Service Plan.
Qualifications
Social Work:
Master's Degree in Social Work; Current licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
OR
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Mental Health:
Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology or Educational Psychology
OR
Current Licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or license eligible for LMHC or LMFT
Two (2) years of pediatric experience preferred.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe, and Office365 including Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.
Ability to use computer-based technology including a computer/laptop and cell phone.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
Bilingual/Bicultural candidates encouraged to apply
Additional Information
Benefits:
Competitive wages and compensation
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Productivity bonus for salaried staff
Generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time
Paid holiday time off
Professional development opportunities
Voluntary benefits
Please visit our website at ********************** to learn more about our organization!
Selection for employment is made regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, martial status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, handicap, genetic information, someone who is a member of, applies to perform, or has an obligation to perform, service in a uniformed military service of the United States, including the National Guard, on the basis of that membership, application or obligation; veteran status, or any other bases protected by law.
Social Worker Emergency Department
Medical social worker job in Holyoke, MA
The ED Social Worker will provide mental health and substance use support for patients in the Emergency Department. Provide appropriate referrals for outpatient providers and/or treatment. Engage in case collaboration with the emergency department and treatment team. Assist nursing with social work needs of our ER patients.
* Clinical Competency - To provide overall case management services and clinical interventions as a part of the multi-disciplinary team caring for Emergency Department patients.
* To develop and provide professional social work services to patients and their families including psycho social evaluations, family education, case management, and discharge planning.
* To have knowledge and understanding of socio economic issues and various treatment modalities to provide education on these modalities to patients, families and providers.
* To work as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team to clinically and competently assess all aspects of patient needs for acutely ill psychiatric and substance abusing patients and refer for appropriate follow up.
* To provide appropriate intervention, disposition, and referrals for these patients; using knowledge based in clinical theory and practice; and to use this knowledge to make clinical judgments and interventions, to meet the individual care needs of the patient and/or family.
* To provide education to the patient/family/collateral contact that is specific to the patient's needs and level of comprehension, and that is relevant to the disposition and safety of the patient.
* To attend and participate in treatment team meetings on a daily basis. To make clinical contributions to the team based on assessment of the patient, patient diagnosis, and the assessment of the family and/or support system.
* To assist the Treatment Team with establishing goals for the patient during the course of stay
Qualifications/Job Requirements
* Education: Masters degree in psychology or related field.
* Licenses/Registrations: LICSW
* Experience: At least 2 years of behavioral health experience as a clinician.
Medical Social Worker- Worcester East
Medical social worker job in Worcester, MA
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a Medical Social Worker who is committed to upholding the department's fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
The Medical Social Worker performs a variety of functions including physical and behavioral health advocacy and
interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to accessing healthcare needs and
services of youth in care or custody. They will serve as a member of the DCF Health and Medical Services Team (HMST)
and will be instrumental in supporting DCF staff with identifying healthcare demands.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
* Support Area Offices in ensuring that youth have medical screenings, comprehensive examinations, health maintenance
visits ("physicals"), and dental care within required timeframes; Ensure that all available relevant medical information is
documented in agency database - FamilyNet.
* Track data and metrics to help increase compliance with agency policy.
* Ensure appropriate coordination of healthcare services from the time youth enter DCF custody.
* Establish and maintain effective relationships between the agency and healthcare providers statewide by collaborating, identifying barriers to access and ensuring that care coordination is established for all youth.
* Identify cases in which further medical consultation should be conducted with the Regional Nurses.
* Collaborate with the Medical Director, the HMST Supervisor, Area Offices, and other specialty units (Regional Nurses, Central Office Medical Social Workers, Substance Abuse Coordinators, Domestic Violence Specialists, and Mental Health Specialists), on individual cases regarding children with complex medical conditions and care coordination.
* Assist DCF staff with identifying youth who need HIV testing, accessing the testing, and documenting the results in the agency database - FamilyNet.
* Support agency staff with pharmacy issues, including Medication Administration Program (MAP) issues when youth are entering group home placements; follow-up on issues around prior authorization for medication and contact prescribers to inquire if the prior authorization request has been submitted.
* Provide appropriate referrals to community-based healthcare providers; Assist staff with discharge planning.
* Expedite referrals to agency specialists and hospital Child Protection Teams as needed in individual cases.
* Coordinate with agency Area Office staff, Lead Agencies and substitute caretakers to ensure that staff and care providers have appropriate and relevant healthcare information about youth entering custody.
* Identify healthcare trends, staff training needs, and barriers to accessing healthcare services.
* Evaluate and guide social work practice issues in the development, revision, and implementation of healthcare-related policies and practices.
* Utilize the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) to help resolve Medicaid and Managed Care Organization barriers to youth accessing healthcare services.
* Facilitate agency trainings for Area Offices in regard to healthcare-related policies or directives.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Skilled in coordinating medical and behavioral healthcare services for children who have acute and chronic healthcare conditions.
* Knowledge of the behavioral health and healthcare needs of children who have been abused or neglected and those with complex medical conditions.
* Prior experience as a Social Worker.
* Experience in trauma-informed social work practice.
* Ability and proficiency in working with community healthcare providers.
* Familiarity with principles and practices of child welfare, and industry trends/developments.
* Thoroughness, independence, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
* Record of working in multidisciplinary teams.
* Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
About the Department of Children and Families:
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they can grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. DCF's vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing,
health care, and education. DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanency, and well-being of the Commonwealth's children by stabilizing and preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care, when necessary, safely reunifying families; and when necessary and appropriate, creating new families through kinship, guardianship, or adoption. Preferred applicants
will possess a demonstrated commitment to the core practice values: 1) child-driven, 2) family-centered, 3) community focused, 4) strength-based, 5) committed to diversity/cultural competency, and 6) committed to continuous learning.
For more information about our agency and programs visit: ****************************
TO APPLY:
Please upload both your Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying. First consideration will be given to
those applicants who apply within the first 14 days.
Pre-Hire Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by
the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit ****************************
Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring
Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please
click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at ************** and select option #4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: None. (See Required Education and Licenses.)
REQUIRED EDUCATION: A Master's or higher degree in social work.
LICENSES: Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.
* Current and valid licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Medical Social Worker, Social Service, 40-Hour, Day Shift, Monday through Friday
Medical social worker job in Gardner, MA
Overview You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter!
Hours: 40-Hours, Day Shift, Monday through Friday
Reports directly to the Director of Social Service. Medical Social Worker assignment includes primary responsibility for coverage of Acute Care Cases, Outpatient, and Behavioral Health areas. Responsible for provision of social work intervention for cases assigned; customizes care plans based on individual patient care need timely and efficiently. Social Work focuses on the social determinants of health that may be an issue; assist with dc planning activity as indicated; care plans based on individual patient care need timely and efficiently. Responsible for information and referral services; provides counseling, supportive services and post discharge follow up as indicated. Works with patient and families navigating through the healthcare system promoting advocacy and education; included but not limited to data collection, statistics on caseload activity and reporting weekly and monthly reports to the director timely and efficiently; support groups, outpatient inquiries etc and other duties as assigned by the Director.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Reports directly to the Director of Social Service and Indirectly reports to Unit Manager and Practice Leader. Works collaboratively with unit team and responds timely, efficiently and respectfully
Keeps department director abreast of any issues, trends identified and/or needs weekly and/or more frequently if needed
Demonstrates professionalism and teamwork. Covers for co-workers during planned and un-planned absences and as requested by director.
Provides service to community at large through the provision of service to Walk-In and telephone inquires as assigned by Director and/or designee as needed
Completes the Assessment fully, clearly, concisely, and within 48 working hours of being assigned the case
Completes clear and concise documentation noting patient and family participation, multidisciplinary involvement, and other planning information as required by the department, as well as, state and federal regulation agencies
Communication: builds rapport and responds to needs of physician, healthcare team members, 3rd party payers, referral sources and vendors to enhance internal and external customer service satisfaction
Conducts High Risk Screening on all patients on assigned units for potential needs as per policy
Assists with discharge planning process assuring services/ placement is appropriate in the continuum of care with PASARR, OBRA, Level of Care form completion etc and are completed timely and efficiently as per regulatory standards
Informs patients of their patient rights when indicated (i.e. discharge planning, URCO ,and appeal process, guardianship, court commitments, admission/hospitalizationstatus, Power of Attorney and Conservatorship; Advanced Directives/Healthcare Proxy, Interpreter Services etc
Provides information and education to patients and their families regarding the care plan as part of their specific care needs and works closely with members of the multidisciplinary team including, physicians, patients, families, hospital staff and community agencies
Casework statistics are completed and submitted to department secretary within 5 days post discharge
Conducts post discharge follow up on High Risk patients in an attempt to reduce re-hospitalization
Completes discharge planning assessments timely, efficiently and completely following regulatory standards and departmental policies assuring appropriate patient flow. Appropriately levels patient for home discharge with or without services or to another type of facility such as a SNF, Acute Rehab etc. Develops coordinates and implements discharge plan on cases assigned with patient and/or family/so caregiver. Identifying patient preference and selection choice for HHA/SNF placements having patient preference form checked off and signed/dates by patient and/or so. When plan is in place, notify provider establish and determine anticipated readiness for discharge, keeping patient/family/so informed and documenting such in the EMR. Closes case out using appropriate forms for transition of care communication timely and efficiently.Collaborates with the team to assist the Multidisciplinary Team in providing discharge planning activities to assist in expediting a patient's discharge as part of the care transitions process. It is the expectation that the Social Worker remains current and proficient in the discharge planning process
Participates in discharge planning rounds daily. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to determine each patient's needs concurrently including post-acute care when needed; addresses LOS issues, addresses potential needs, resources, referrals for other disciplines and services. In a positive professional manner
Providing clinical information to payers, monitoring length of stay, seeking necessary care authorizations for concurrent reviews and for prior authorizations as they pertain to discharge planning activities and case management. Demonstrating timely and efficient service. When indicated
Participates in performance improvement activities and other projects as assigned by director. Completes a statistical record of each case closed, noting recorded hours, contacts made and services provided so that department documentation and statistics can be completed.All cases are to be submitted to the department for the previous month no later than within 5
th
day of the new month. It is the expectation that Statistical Sheets are accurate and complete upon submission
Statement of Other Duties
This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
Functional Demands
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands).
Organizational Expectations
Behavioral Attributes:
The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking and information seeking.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Associates Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred in SW or related field
Minimum Work Experience
Min. 1-3 yrs. experience in hospital setting, SNF, or health/community agency
Minimum Licenses and Certifications
Social Workers MA State SW licensure-LCSW, LSW, LSWA and /or LICSW
Required Skills
Ability to work independently and with a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Computer experience for data collection, report writing, and quality monitoring
Ability to work with community agencies to mobilize resources requited
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change
Auto-ApplyPediatric Social Worker
Medical social worker job in Springfield, MA
Job Description
Minimum Requirements: 1. Degree in Clinical Social Work or Master's degree in counseling or psychology from accredited school. LMHC or LMFT are also acceptable educational credentials. 2. Knowledge in brief, integrated, trauma informed skills.
3. Language skills in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, or other language spoken by CHC pts is preferred but not required.
4. Familiarity with multicultural groups, previous work experience in a multicultural setting.
5. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
6. Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect; regard for patient privacy is essential.
7. Organizational skills a must.
8. Ability to work independently and with a team.
9. Computer literacy.
10. Experience with an Electronic Health Record is preferable.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Collaborate with the Pediatrics team to identify, offer outreach and deliver care for those patients in need of psychosocial services.
2. Provide resources and behavioral health / social interventions as needed to restore and preserve the integrity of the child's family.
3. Provide links for adolescents to community resources in the areas of employment, education, housing, substance abuse services, etc.
4. Maintain a caseload of clients in need of counseling and case management.
Provide clinical supervision and support to Pediatric Care Coordinators, Community Health Workers, and other support staff.
Maintain and complete in a timely manner all appropriate paperwork and documentation in compliance with department policy and procedures.
Develop and facilitate psycho-educational or social support group related to the pediatric services and /or family system.
Develop and build upon existing collaborative relationship with external agencies related to child and family social services needs.
Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary team and between all departments.
Provide therapeutic interventions including adult and child individual, family, couple, consultation, collateral interventions (e.g., Parent Management Training model).
Participate in ongoing continuing education and training activities as needed.
Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization. For example, active participation in pediatric and adolescent health-related grant programs, quality improvement projects, and teams.
Working Conditions:
This position requires the ability to use a computer workstation.
*Salary ranges from $27 - $36.29
Psych Bed Placement Social Worker, LSW, 40 Hours Evenings
Medical social worker job in Worcester, MA
Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Hiring Range:
$51,022.40 - $91,832.00
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours:
10a-6p
Shift:
4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
40
Cost Center:
10020 - 0602 Emergency Mental Health
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Assesses patient for post-acute care needs. Determines discharge plan through consultation with the Care Coordinator, Clinical Social Worker, patient and/or designee. Assists patient and family with understanding the need for post acute care and the appropriate timing for advancement to the next level of care.
I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Assesses patient's need for post acute care through review of the medical record consultation with the Discharge Planning Team and dialogue with patient and/or designee.
2. Identifies community resources necessary to provide post discharge care for patient/and or designee.
3. As necessary, completes necessary regulatory paperwork required for admission to Skilled Nursing Facilities.
4. Collaborates with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and other health care professionals to identify barriers to discharge or treatment.
5. Refers patients to Clinical Social Workers for counseling around issues of loss, anger, fear, bereavement, and depression.
6. Advocates for patients and families as they negotiate the health care system so that effective care, treatment, and planning may occur.
7. Documents Social Work intervention and/or other duties related to discharge plan.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. BSW or BS in Human Services.
Preferred:
1. Massachusetts Social Work License (LSW).
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Minimum of 1 year Human Services experience or relevant Human Services internship as approved by hiring manager.
2. Demonstrated ability in psychosocial assessment, knowledge of community resources, discharge planning ability, and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Knowledge of biopsychosocial aspects in the Managed Care/Health Care field.
4. Excellent written and communications skills.
5. Computer literacy.
Preferred:
1. 3 years of Human Services experience.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
Department-specific competencies, including age-specific competencies and their measurements, will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a patient care or normal office environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at ***********************************. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
Auto-ApplySocial Worker
Medical social worker job in Enfield, CT
Enfield Public Schools has an opening for a School Social Worker at the Elementary Level. Connecticut Certification #071 is required. Interested candidates must apply at: **********************
Adults Social Worker - Enfield - Continuing Healthcare
Medical social worker job in Enfield, CT
Job Title: Qualified social worker Rate: £31.04 per hour
An exciting opportunity has recently become available for a qualified Social Worker at the Enfield Council. They are looking for a new member to join the Adults' Continuing healthcare team, offering a pay rate of £31.04 per hour.
What will your responsibilities be?
In this role, you will be required to work jointly with health colleagues on retrospective continuing healthcare cases, and to undertake comprehensive social care assessments and/or reports, with detailed support plans, as appropriate.
Benefits:
Hybrid working
Competitive rates
Supportive team
Qualifications and Experiences:
Social Work England registration
Eligible to work in the UK
Hold a full UK licence
Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
How to apply?
If this is a job for you, feel free to click
apply
below or if you want to learn more about it, please contact 0345 241 9590.
Why Liquid Personnel?
New ‘Faster Pay' service getting you paid more quickly
Twice weekly payroll
Free DBS and compliance service
Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
Free access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portal
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
“Refer a Friend” bonus - get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
“Find your own job” bonus - get £250 for bringing your own position to us *
Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.
Reasonable Adjustments:
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the
Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List
.
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Auto-ApplySocial Worker, Days
Medical social worker job in Holyoke, MA
Join us as a Social Worker!
Full time - 40 hours, day shift! No weekends required!
As a Social Worker for MiraVista in Holyoke, Massachusetts, you ll bring your experience and knowledge where your voice matters. A Social Worker is an integral part of our multidisciplinary treatment team. You will provide direct care and support not only to our patients but also their families and make decisions that impact the lives of your peers, your patients, and your community. In exchange, we will care for you as much as you care for our patients.
As a Social Worker:
You will be an active participant in the health care team who provides direct and indirect care to patients, families, and legal guardians.
Provide clinical social work services in partnership with physicians, nurse practitioners, and direct care staff.
Administer biopsychosocial assessments, multidisciplinary treatment planning, case management, individual and family therapy, and systems interventions directed towards comprehensive discharge strategies and aftercare planning.
Assist with insurance utilization review and provide liaison services to patients and their family/guardians, the hospital, and outside community agencies and programs as needed for care coordination.
You will work collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and contribute to each patient s treatment plan by helping develop, implement, and document appropriate goals and interventions, informed by patient strengths and presenting psychiatric problems.
The Social Worker will have the following:
LCSW or license eligibility for LMHC required. LICSW or LMHC with prior experience working within an inpatient behavioral health or acute care settings preferred.
Clinical Master's Degree, required
Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths (CANS) Certification, required within 30 days of hire
Prior experience working within an inpatient behavioral health setting, short-term treatment and/or acute care preferred.
Advanced level knowledge and experience in the application of clinical behavioral health treatment and family system modalities for patients with psychiatric illnesses, as well as risk and safety assessment
Sufficient typing and computer skills to facilitate use of Electronic Health Record required; experience with Electronic Health Record, including Medsphere/Vista preferred.
Possess advanced level knowledge and experience in the application of clinical behavioral health treatment and family system modalities for patients with psychiatric illnesses.
Possess an understanding of appropriate community support and systems available to patients after discharge. Demonstrate competency and possess the knowledge base, skill, and ability to work in an acute inpatient setting.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
When you join the growing MiraVista team as a Social Worker, you ll receive:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) match
Employer paid long term disability (LTD)
Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Reimbursement
MiraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Social Worker I - DCF - Western Region -Continuous Posting
Medical social worker job in Springfield, MA
Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have (A) a bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education or criminal justice or a relevant human services degree and (B) a current and valid Licensures as a Licensed Social Work Associate, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration*. *Applicants at the Department of Children and Families must obtain the required license in Social Work within the first nine (9) months of employment. The classification may require possession of a current and valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License at a class level specific to assignment.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits
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System Requirements
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking dynamic, and mission-driven individuals to fill the critical role of Social Worker. Selected candidates will provide the necessary services to help children in need including homeless, foster, abused and neglected. In many situations, Social Worker's interact with children and family members, including siblings, parents, extended relatives, and guardians in order to assess the needs of each child and determine the best course of action for improving the child/family environment.
Please Note: Diversity equity and inclusion are core values for the Department of Children and Families. DCF strives to continue to build the most diverse equitable and inclusive workforce possible to be representative of the communities we serve. DCF strongly encourages diverse and multi-lingual candidates to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Assess, evaluate, conduct initial and ongoing case management of children/family services, and needs.
Develop, review, update and ensure implementation of strength-based service plans for each child in care or custody including risk assessment, safety plans and goals.
Complete all documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
Attend home and foster care visits; transport children to health, social services or other agency-related appointments as required.
Maintain ongoing communication with DCF staff and other constituencies, initiate court action when necessary.
Empower families to make stable commitments to children by providing counseling and coordinating visits with biological parents and/or guardians and other relatives; develop a helping relationship and ensure needed supports and services are provided.
Attend weekly supervision, weekly staff meetings, in-service training, and team meetings.
Maintain a high degree of professionalism in the community, with clients, schools, courts and with referring agencies seeking to build and sustain positive relationships.
IMPORTANT: Offers of employment are made based on agency staffing needs. Offices in the Western Region consist of:
• Pittsfield Office - 73 Eagle Street, 2nd Floor, Pittsfield, MA 01201
• Greenfield Office - 143 Munson Street, Unit 4, Greenfield, MA 01301
• Holyoke Office - 261 High Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
• Van Wart Office - 112 Industry Avenue, Springfield, MA 01104
• Springfield Office - 1350 Main Street, Suite 700 Springfield, MA 01105
About the Department of Children and Families:
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. DCF's vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care and education.
DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanency and well-being of the Commonwealth's children by stabilizing and preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care, when necessary, safely reunifying families; and when necessary and appropriate, creating new families through kinship, guardianship or adoption. Preferred applicants will possess a demonstrated commitment to the core practice values\: 1) child-driven, 2) family-centered, 3) community-focused, 4) strength-based, 5) committed to diversity/cultural competency, and, 6) committed to continuous learning.
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Pre-Offer Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http\://********************* and click on "Information for Job Applicants".
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
Please be advised that you have applied to a “Continuous Posting.” Continuous postings are used for high volume positions which require continuous hiring. Candidates who apply to this posting will remain active in the “continuous posting” for 90 days and will be considered as openings arise. Although we cannot guarantee every candidate will be considered, as selection is based on job availability and individual staffing needs of the agency, candidates are strongly encouraged to reapply after 90 days.
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Auto-ApplySOCIAL WORKER
Medical social worker job in Greenfield Town, MA
Job Description
Social Worker - Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care Weekly Pay | Mileage Reimbursement
Pay Range: $32 - 42/hr (based on experience)
This is a full-time 40-hour per week position. The purpose of this position is to provide initial psychosocial evaluations, ongoing psychosocial counseling, direct casework services, bereavement services, and community education, outreach, and referrals. Responsible for the delivery of varied social work services to a caseload of hospice patients and families, and actively participate as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team. The hospice social worker may also provide visits or assistance to other patients/families being served by programs of the hospice as needed.
Essential Job Functions
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not a safe environment, or an alternative caregiving plan is indicated.
Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect, or abuse, and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relation to stress and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
Assesses for and educates the interdisciplinary group on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
Point of Service documentation is an expectation of all clinical personnel for quality care, accuracy, and communication standards. The clinician is expected to appropriately document, have timely synchronization of patient data & effectively communicate with the Patient Care Team.
Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives, durable power of attorney, and funeral arrangements as needed.
Provides information and referral services for the organization's patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
Develops and maintains contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patients/caregivers. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and these agencies.
Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
Participates in the development of the plan of care, involving the patient and family, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
Assists the physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotion al factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
Participates in discharge planning.
Keeps supervisor informed of potentially problematic patient/family issues and significant changes in patient status.
Manages multiple priorities and demonstrates effective problem-solving and decision-making.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development. Maintains and improves professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and in-service.
Participates in the agency Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement Program.
Maintain quality and productivity standards and participate in the measurement of these standards.
Meets individual program expectations and goals as identified through performance appraisal, annual plan, and by supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
(Minimum qualifications will be considered required unless specifically stated otherwise.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in health care.
Experience in a hospice care preferred.
Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
Education and Training:
(Acquired through formal education, outside study, training on jobs of lesser degree, or by any combination of these. May be expressed in terms of formal educational equivalents):
A graduate of a Master's program in social work accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education.
License, Certification & Registration:
Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
Current Massachusetts licensure: LCSW
Valid driver's license
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Working Relationships:
Title of direct supervisor: Clinical Director
Additional supervision received from: Executive Director, Family Support & Bereavement Coordinator, Clinical Supervisors.
Title of position(s) supervised: N/A
Contacts (external/ internal): Palliative Care NP, RN Case Managers, Spiritual Counselors, Hospice Aides
Working Conditions
Uniform / Dress Requirements: Per policy
Work Environment:
Location/ Working Conditions
Work space is assigned in the Greenfield office and is a busy, professional office with a moderate level of noise, activity and interaction with others. Significant travel is required using the employee's vehicle. The majority of hours will be spent attending meetings in the office, in community, or in patient/family homes where space, climate, facilities and access may vary.
Working Conditions: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Travel required.
May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. Must drive in various weather conditions on roads of varying degrees and repair.
OSHA exposure category: Category II
Category I ― Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues.
Category II ―Position includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, but employment may require unplanned Category I tasks.
Category III ― Position includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues; would not be required to perform Category I tasks.
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Hospice - PRN
Medical social worker job in Rocky Hill, CT
Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We're committed to expanding what's possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.
At Enhabit, the best of what's next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.
Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:
30 days PDO - Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
Continuing education opportunities
Scholarship program for employees
Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
Incentivized bonus plan
Responsibilities
Administer social services to patients requiring intermittent professional services and teach the patient, family,
and other members of the health care team. Perform services in accordance with the physician's orders and
the established plan of care (POC).
Qualifications
Education and experience, essential
Must have a masters degree from a school of social work accredited by the council on social work education.
Must be certified or licensed in the state where they currently practice.
Must have at least one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
Must have basic demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.
Describe any specific technology hardware or software experience REQUIRED to complete the tasks of this job.
Education and experience, preferred
Medicare home health or hospice experience is preferred.
Education and experience, state specific
ALABAMA - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred.
ALASKA - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred.
ARIZONA - A licensed BSW must work under a licensed MSW; LMSW is preferred.
ARKANSAS - Must be an LMSW, at minimum.
COLORADO - Must be a masters level LSW.
CONNECTICUT - Must be an MSW.
DELAWARE - Must be an LMSW. A BSW can work under an MSW; LMSW is preferred.
FLORIDA - No state liensure is required, certification only. Must provide masters degree transcript.
GEORGIA - Must be an LMSW, at minimum.
IDAHO - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred.
ILLINOIS - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred.
INDIANA - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred.
KANSAS - An LBSW must work under a LMSW; LMSW is preferred.
KENTUCKY - An LBSW must work under a LMSW; LMSW is preferred.
LOUISIANA - Must be an LMSW.
MARYLAND - An LBSW must work under a licensed clinical social worker; a masters level LCSW is preferred.
MASSACHUSETTS - An LSW can work under a LCSW; LCSW is preferred.
MISSISSIPPI - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred.
MISSOURI - State licensure is not required. A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred.
MONTANA - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred.
NORTH CAROLINA - A CSW can work under a CMSW; CMSW is preferred.
NEW MEXICO - An LBSW can work under an LMSW; LMSW is preferred.
NEVADA - An LSW can work under an LMSW; LMSW is preferred.
OHIO - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred.
OKLAHOMA - A masters degree is required. Must be a LSW or LMSW.
OREGON - A registered BSW can work under an LMSW; LMSW is preferred.
PENNSYLVANIA - A masters degree is required. Must be an LSW.
RHODE ISLAND - An LBSW can work under an LMSW; LMSW is preferred.
SOUTH CAROLINA - Must be an LMSW, at minimum.
TENNESSEE - Must be an MSW.
TEXAS - An LBSW can work under an LMSW; LMSW is preferred.
UTAH - A social service worker can work under a CSW; CSW is preferred.
VIRGINIA - An LSW can work under an LCSW; LCSW is preferred.
WASHINGTON - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred.
WYOMING - A CSW can work under an CMSW; CMSW is preferred.
Requirements:
Must possess a valid state driver license
Must maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law
Must maintain dependable transportation in good working condition
Must be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions
Must possess CPR certification
Additional Information
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.
Auto-ApplyLicensed Social Worker - School Based
Medical social worker job in Hartford, CT
Are you a Licensed Social Worker with experience supporting children or adolescents? Do you have a passion for helping students navigate emotional, behavioral, or social challenges in a school setting? If you're looking for a consistent, school-based schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance - and an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people - this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Nyman Associates is a local, trusted educational services provider for school-based and early intervention therapy services, proudly serving Southeastern PA, New Jersey, and Delaware for over 40 years. We're seeking compassionate Licensed Social Workers who are excited to support students' social-emotional wellbeing.
Why join Nyman?
As a well-established partner to many schools in the region, we offer:
A variety of placement opportunities tailored to your interests, age group preferences, and schedule
Support from dedicated Clinical Leads and Clinical Directors with firsthand experience as clinicians or educators
Consistent support and professional development opportunities
Position Summary:
As a school-based social worker, you will provide a range of services to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs. You will collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, parents, and community resources to create an environment conducive to academic success and personal development.
Responsibilities include:
Counseling and support
Assessment and evaluation
Crisis intervention
Parent and family engagement
Prevention and education to promote positive mental health and social-emotional skills
Resource referrals
Maintain accurate and confidential records of all interactions and interventions with students and families.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited program
State licensure or certification as a social worker (LSW, LCSW or equivalent)
Experience working with children and adolescents in a school or similar setting (Preferred
Benefits:
Employee (W2)
Paid time off
401(k)
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
Flexible spending account choices
Life insurance
Referral bonuses
Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:
Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums
Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success.
Additional job titles accepted: Licensed Social Worker, School Counselor, Certified School Counselor, LSW, LCSW