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Job Summary

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for eligible Non-MGB employees:
$3,000 for LCSW and $10,000 for LICSW
Starting rates:
LCSW: $68,224
LICSW: $92,227
The Clinical Social Worker is a key member of the Addictions Recovery Program outpatient team, which includes board certified addiction psychiatrists and substance use disorder (SUD) specialized clinicians. Clinical social workers provide SUD education, assessment and diagnosis, individual and group therapy, and treatment planning for patients with primary substance use disorder (SUD) and/or patients dually diagnosed with SUD and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. The clinical social worker provides clinical services to patients and families which address psychosocial, environmental, age specific and cultural issues in order to maximize emotional, social and physical wellbeing and the effective use of health care and community resources. Clinical social workers engage in treatment that includes medications to treat SUD, utilize and appreciate motivational interviewing, and participate in team meetings where team-based learning and treatment is highly valued.
Responsible for the following for patients admitted to the outpatient addiction recovery program:
Completes comprehensive initial psychosocial assessment
Formulates initial and ongoing treatment plans
Offers counseling, psychotherapy and case management services to patients and their caregivers
Provides individual, group and family psychotherapy at a clinically appropriate frequency
Develops clinical discharge plan for continuing care as necessary
Provides SUD education and group treatment for patients
Assesses and refers patients to the appropriate level of care as needed, including PHP/inpatient programs
Submits mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and safety assessment when domestic violence is reported. Files reports as indicated.
Completion of all required daily progress notes, discharge planning, group planning, treatment consents, billing and other documentation as necessary
Provides vacation coverage to other Psychiatry/Addictions areas as necessary for continuity of patient care
Attends staff and treatment team meetings
Assists in research and quality improvement projects as requested
Additional responsibilities:
Documentation of all patient contacts and other important clinical information in the electronic medical record and in accordance with BWH and department procedures
Maintain of confidentiality and compliance with professional ethics according to professional and Departmental standards
Collaborate with colleagues including cross coverage for like duties when necessary
Participate in process improvement groups and improvement efforts as appropriate within scope of practice
All other duties are prescribed
Professional Conduct:
Adheres to the profession's clinical standards and NASW Code of Ethics.
Adheres to the Department and Hospital standards, policies and procedures.
Adheres to Departmental and Hospital quality/safety standards.
Professional Development:
Is responsible for own professional development.
Attend pertinent continuing education and professional activities related to job responsibilities and career goals.
Keep current with social work and health care developments pertinent to job and profession.
Comply with licensure requirements.

Education
Master's Degree Social Work required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Social Worker I:

Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required

Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] required

Social Worker II:

Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] required

• Experience in the field of Psychiatric, substance use and/or community mental health services preferred.

• Strong assessment and treatment skills

• Good organizational skills and ability to set priorities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effective verbally and in writing

• Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration

• Demonstrated ability to understand the role of social worker in a complex, fast-paced environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments

• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to work within a team

• Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and brief, short- or long-term treatment/management with individuals, families, and/or groups

• Advanced crisis intervention/treatment/management skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

• Demonstrated ability to consult/teach

• Knowledge of community agencies/resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients.

• Tolerance for ambiguity; analytical skills and computer literacy

Addendum

Hires with LCSW are required to obtain LICSW licensure within 12 months of

eligibility to sit for the LICSW exam.

Onsite

221 Longwood Avenue

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$58,136.00 - $84,656.00/Annual

Grade

6

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