Mass General Brigham Incorporated.
Social Worker, Per Diem, BWH
Mass General Brigham Incorporated., Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel. )QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Master’s of Social Work (MSW) Degree from an accredited program required.Licensure: Current Massachusetts Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW) required.
Experience:
Previous clinical social work experience in a hospital setting preferred. Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Your offer of Employment as a Clinical Social Worker, LCSW is contingent upon passing the LICSW exam. The Clinical Social Worker is required to take the exam within 6 months of eligibility and will be allowed a total of 12 months to successfully pass the exam.
Failure to pass the LICSW exam (within a 12-month period after eligibility) will result in termination of employment. Individuals who fail to attain LICSW may apply for other vacant positions for which they are currently qualified and will be considered for rehire as a Clinical Social Worker, LICSW once they have passed the LICSW exam.*COMPETENCIES*The Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is expected to demonstrate the following:* An understanding of, and comfort working with patients of all ages who suffer complex medical and psychiatric problems; the ability to work with the families of such patients, and the ability to help such patients and families understand and access the resources required to support care* Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and brief, short and/or long term treatment/management plans with individuals, families, couples and/or groups* Advanced crisis intervention/treatment/management skills* Strong assessment, crisis intervention and treatment skills* Differential diagnosis and treatment with all modalities* Competence in abuse/neglect/violence, trauma, grief loss and bereavement* Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated competency in age specific behaviors* Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments* Strong understanding of psychiatric and family system problems, and ability to use this understanding to formulate succinct case summaries* Appropriate and effective application of knowledge of community agencies/resources* Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients and families* Understanding of
the role of social worker in a complex, fast-paced medical environment* Ability to consult/teach. Ability to communicate effective orally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team* Tolerance for ambiguity; analytical skills and computer literacy* Appropriately employ a sense of humor**Patient Population:**Staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned areas.Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world.Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts.Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world.Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community.We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system.We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Experience:
Previous clinical social work experience in a hospital setting preferred. Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Your offer of Employment as a Clinical Social Worker, LCSW is contingent upon passing the LICSW exam. The Clinical Social Worker is required to take the exam within 6 months of eligibility and will be allowed a total of 12 months to successfully pass the exam.
Failure to pass the LICSW exam (within a 12-month period after eligibility) will result in termination of employment. Individuals who fail to attain LICSW may apply for other vacant positions for which they are currently qualified and will be considered for rehire as a Clinical Social Worker, LICSW once they have passed the LICSW exam.*COMPETENCIES*The Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is expected to demonstrate the following:* An understanding of, and comfort working with patients of all ages who suffer complex medical and psychiatric problems; the ability to work with the families of such patients, and the ability to help such patients and families understand and access the resources required to support care* Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and brief, short and/or long term treatment/management plans with individuals, families, couples and/or groups* Advanced crisis intervention/treatment/management skills* Strong assessment, crisis intervention and treatment skills* Differential diagnosis and treatment with all modalities* Competence in abuse/neglect/violence, trauma, grief loss and bereavement* Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated competency in age specific behaviors* Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments* Strong understanding of psychiatric and family system problems, and ability to use this understanding to formulate succinct case summaries* Appropriate and effective application of knowledge of community agencies/resources* Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients and families* Understanding of
the role of social worker in a complex, fast-paced medical environment* Ability to consult/teach. Ability to communicate effective orally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team* Tolerance for ambiguity; analytical skills and computer literacy* Appropriately employ a sense of humor**Patient Population:**Staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned areas.Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world.Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts.Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world.Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community.We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system.We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr