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Why join Harvard University Health Services (HUHS)?

Harvard University Health Services (HUHS), part of Harvard Central Administration, is the on-site multi-specialty medical practice and health administration for the Harvard community. It provides care to students, faculty, staff, eligible post-docs, retirees, and their dependents. HUHS also manages two university-owned health plans, HUGHP (for faculty and staff) and SHIP (for students), and collaborates with other departments to address public health needs.

The Social Worker, LICSW provides assessment and clinical care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and referral, to a diverse population of Harvard students and their dependents.   Counsels and provides outreach and education, consults with University administrators, maintains quality assurance, and participates in improvement activities. Participates in week day urgent care schedules.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

Clinical Care of Patients:

• Facilitates the clinical management of patients through the process of evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and referral to the appropriate resources.
• Provides individual, group, and crisis intervention.
• Coordinates out-patient visits to ensure timely access to the appropriate services.
• Identifies and monitors high-risk patients and expedites an individualized crisis management plan.
• Develops and maintains mechanisms to assure continuity of care for individuals requiring acute care.
• Provides and documents patient education.
• Assists and participates in the development of treatment plans consistent with the policies and procedures of the Mental Health Service.
• Supervises trainees, including social work interns, psychiatry residents, and psychology trainees.
• Provides outreach and consults with Houses, Tutors, Proctors, and Deans' offices and other officers of the University. 
• Develops and conducts training sessions.
• Supports primary care model.
• Manages caseload appropriately.
• Documents all patient contacts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manages clinically expected outcomes to treatment.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• Identifies and assesses appropriateness of care and accessibility.

Professional/Team Workplace Accountability:

• Works in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
• Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities in compliance with AAAHC standards and identifies areas for improvement. Adheres to HUHS documentation standards and monitoring.
• Participates in weekday urgent care schedule and serves on HUHS departmental committees as needed.
• Demonstrates dependable work ethic.

Compliance:

• Adheres to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the department. 
• Employs the standards, practices, and procedures of the department. 
• Completes and complies with HUHS training requirements including HIPAA Privacy and Security. 
• Reports non-compliance incidents to the supervisor, manager, and/or Compliance Officer.

Working Conditions

• Work is completed in an office setting

Basic Qualifications:

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (L.I.C.S.W), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (L,M.H.C.) with current Massachusetts license, or PhD / PsyD in Psychology

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with emergency care and crisis management.  
• Demonstrated work experience in the following areas: assessment/treatment of a diverse population, substance addiction, eating disorders, multicultural adjustment issues, student health issues, and outreach and consultation in a university community.
• Short Term Care Model
• Fluency in a foreign language (Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Spanish).

Standard Hours/Schedule: 20 hours per week.

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Criminal, Identity, Education, Healthcare Sanctions Lvl. 3

Other Information: This position has a 3 month orientation and review period

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University's Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.