Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Clinical Social Worker/Service Coordinator, Margaret M. Shea RN Adult Day Health
Boston Medical Center (BMC), Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Clinical Social Worker/Service Coordinator – Margaret M. Shea RN Adult Day Health Program
Location:
Mattapan, MA
Schedule:
36 hours (Days)
Position Summary Reviews applications and clinical reports with Clinical Manager and Program Director to determine program eligibility and suitability of applicant. Initiates and facilitates admission process. Performs service coordination for participant. Assists with conducting patient interviews, observing and obtaining patient’s and record information. Creates clinical reports and coordinates various related administrative activities. Ensures patients are able to implement treatment plans and assists with any barriers preventing the ability to carry out such plans. Assists clients in obtaining needed psycho/social services. Employs problem‑solving techniques, identifies crisis intervention matters, and uses proper case management and referral procedures.
Essential Responsibilities / Duties
Takes all referrals for prospective participants. Responds promptly to referrals and initiates admission process.
Initiates enrollment and discharge policies of the Program.
Performs all responsibilities of the Enrollment Policy in conjunction with the assigned nurse of the participant.
Performs follow‑up on all discharged participants as required by Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
Completes social history, care plan and discharge plan within 3 days of admission.
Arranges pre‑admission interview at Adult Day Health Program and/or schedules home visits.
Consults with Program Director and Clinical Manager RN to review appropriateness of referral.
Disseminates pre‑admission information to all disciplines when application is complete.
Verifies eligibility of MassHealth insurance coverage for participants monthly.
Notifies and coordinates with homemaker agency, case manager and other team members of starting and participating days.
Conducts family conferences as needed to prevent foreseeable problems or address existing ones.
Progress notes on participants with any specific intervention (referral, consult, counseling).
Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
Provides coordination of the medically‑related physical, mental, and behavioral service needs of a participant at enrollment, during treatment and care in the Program, or at discharge.
Assists with any personal, social, family, or adjustment problems the participant may experience in the Program.
Coordinating services if a participant needs services from other community agencies, and no other agency is acting as coordinator of services for that participant.
Performs EPIC scheduling and charge entry.
Education Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required Massachusetts Licensed Certified Social Worker.
Experience
At least one year of relevant and recent experience working with disabled adults in a professional capacity.
Previous experience in hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the Social Work process and community resources and agencies related to health, illness, and disability.
Advanced interpersonal skills to interact effectively with healthcare professionals and to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Comfortable in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations; bicultural/bilingual competency a plus.
Computer literacy with standard word processing, spreadsheet programs, e‑mail, and web browsers.
Excellent English language skills to summarize and communicate orally and in writing.
Compensation $58,000.00 – $84,000.00. This range is based on Boston‑area data and may be modified by geographic location. Total compensation includes benefits, bonuses, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being.
Equal Opportunity Employer Boston Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with the federal and state laws protecting employees against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, and other protected categories. We are a safe‑harbour and protected categories are strictly enforced.
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Mattapan, MA
Schedule:
36 hours (Days)
Position Summary Reviews applications and clinical reports with Clinical Manager and Program Director to determine program eligibility and suitability of applicant. Initiates and facilitates admission process. Performs service coordination for participant. Assists with conducting patient interviews, observing and obtaining patient’s and record information. Creates clinical reports and coordinates various related administrative activities. Ensures patients are able to implement treatment plans and assists with any barriers preventing the ability to carry out such plans. Assists clients in obtaining needed psycho/social services. Employs problem‑solving techniques, identifies crisis intervention matters, and uses proper case management and referral procedures.
Essential Responsibilities / Duties
Takes all referrals for prospective participants. Responds promptly to referrals and initiates admission process.
Initiates enrollment and discharge policies of the Program.
Performs all responsibilities of the Enrollment Policy in conjunction with the assigned nurse of the participant.
Performs follow‑up on all discharged participants as required by Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
Completes social history, care plan and discharge plan within 3 days of admission.
Arranges pre‑admission interview at Adult Day Health Program and/or schedules home visits.
Consults with Program Director and Clinical Manager RN to review appropriateness of referral.
Disseminates pre‑admission information to all disciplines when application is complete.
Verifies eligibility of MassHealth insurance coverage for participants monthly.
Notifies and coordinates with homemaker agency, case manager and other team members of starting and participating days.
Conducts family conferences as needed to prevent foreseeable problems or address existing ones.
Progress notes on participants with any specific intervention (referral, consult, counseling).
Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
Provides coordination of the medically‑related physical, mental, and behavioral service needs of a participant at enrollment, during treatment and care in the Program, or at discharge.
Assists with any personal, social, family, or adjustment problems the participant may experience in the Program.
Coordinating services if a participant needs services from other community agencies, and no other agency is acting as coordinator of services for that participant.
Performs EPIC scheduling and charge entry.
Education Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required Massachusetts Licensed Certified Social Worker.
Experience
At least one year of relevant and recent experience working with disabled adults in a professional capacity.
Previous experience in hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the Social Work process and community resources and agencies related to health, illness, and disability.
Advanced interpersonal skills to interact effectively with healthcare professionals and to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Comfortable in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations; bicultural/bilingual competency a plus.
Computer literacy with standard word processing, spreadsheet programs, e‑mail, and web browsers.
Excellent English language skills to summarize and communicate orally and in writing.
Compensation $58,000.00 – $84,000.00. This range is based on Boston‑area data and may be modified by geographic location. Total compensation includes benefits, bonuses, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being.
Equal Opportunity Employer Boston Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with the federal and state laws protecting employees against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, and other protected categories. We are a safe‑harbour and protected categories are strictly enforced.
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