Boston Medical Center (BMC)
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Overview The Social Worker MSW / LCSW is a clinician responsible for social work services for patients in various units of the Medical Center and serves in a consultative role to staff on the units as needed for patient care. The Social Worker MSW / LCSW works as part of the interdisciplinary team caring for and assisting patients and families to cope with plans and decisions before, during and after hospitalization.
Responsibilities
Provides individual and / or group counseling / therapy to patients and / or their families.
Supervises and trains graduate level social work students and other students when indicated and approved by the Director of Social Work.
Provides diagnostic evaluations and psycho-social assessments.
Provides referrals and / or follow-up services.
Collaborates with the clinical interdisciplinary team in facilitating continuing care plans.
Provides crisis prevention when needed to patients in various units of the Medical Center.
Provides counseling for patients, family and friends whenever indicated at time of diagnosis, regarding adjustment to illness, the emotional impact of diagnosis, and changes in lifestyle.
Offers continuity by maintaining a supportive relationship to patient and family throughout the course of illness.
Counsels and supports patients and other family in bereavement when indicated.
Provides case management for patients, including resource findings, concrete services as indicated and referrals to community agencies and assistance in obtaining financial aid.
Provides documentation for social work activity in the patient's record on a regular and timely basis.
Consults with the medical center team regarding the psycho-social needs of patients; participates in staff in-service.
Leads or co-leads a support group for patients and / or family members when appropriate.
Participates in community organizations relevant to the population where possible.
Performs psycho-social assessments of high-risk clinic patients as time allows.
Assist in crisis situations and in arranging concrete services as needed; may assist patients wishing to place a baby for adoption by referring to the appropriate agency.
Assess the discharge needs of all patients admitted to their department assignment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required Education and Experience:
Master\'s degree in social work and 0-2 years of experience working with patients and families who are in crisis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education And Experience:
1-2 years of experience with patients with major trauma, infectious disease, and / or emotional upset.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required:
Current Licensed Clinical Social Work in the state of Massachusetts.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Preferred:
LICSW preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Ability to work with patients and families who are in crisis.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or "apps"; job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other
Location: Boston, MA
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Overview The Social Worker MSW / LCSW is a clinician responsible for social work services for patients in various units of the Medical Center and serves in a consultative role to staff on the units as needed for patient care. The Social Worker MSW / LCSW works as part of the interdisciplinary team caring for and assisting patients and families to cope with plans and decisions before, during and after hospitalization.
Responsibilities
Provides individual and / or group counseling / therapy to patients and / or their families.
Supervises and trains graduate level social work students and other students when indicated and approved by the Director of Social Work.
Provides diagnostic evaluations and psycho-social assessments.
Provides referrals and / or follow-up services.
Collaborates with the clinical interdisciplinary team in facilitating continuing care plans.
Provides crisis prevention when needed to patients in various units of the Medical Center.
Provides counseling for patients, family and friends whenever indicated at time of diagnosis, regarding adjustment to illness, the emotional impact of diagnosis, and changes in lifestyle.
Offers continuity by maintaining a supportive relationship to patient and family throughout the course of illness.
Counsels and supports patients and other family in bereavement when indicated.
Provides case management for patients, including resource findings, concrete services as indicated and referrals to community agencies and assistance in obtaining financial aid.
Provides documentation for social work activity in the patient's record on a regular and timely basis.
Consults with the medical center team regarding the psycho-social needs of patients; participates in staff in-service.
Leads or co-leads a support group for patients and / or family members when appropriate.
Participates in community organizations relevant to the population where possible.
Performs psycho-social assessments of high-risk clinic patients as time allows.
Assist in crisis situations and in arranging concrete services as needed; may assist patients wishing to place a baby for adoption by referring to the appropriate agency.
Assess the discharge needs of all patients admitted to their department assignment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required Education and Experience:
Master\'s degree in social work and 0-2 years of experience working with patients and families who are in crisis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education And Experience:
1-2 years of experience with patients with major trauma, infectious disease, and / or emotional upset.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required:
Current Licensed Clinical Social Work in the state of Massachusetts.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Preferred:
LICSW preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Ability to work with patients and families who are in crisis.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or "apps"; job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other
Location: Boston, MA
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