Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) - Substance Use Disorder (SUD) - Full-time - BWH

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

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LCSW:
Starting rate: $68,224
Sign-on bonus: $3,000

LICSW:
Starting rate: $92,227.20
Sign-on bonus: $10,000

 

Job Summary

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) social worker utilizing trauma-informed approaches will assess and support appropriate interventions for individuals with substance use disorders. Responsibilities may include clinical assessment, individual counseling, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education

The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. They are dedicated to patient and family-centered care that values personal self-determination, skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaging in creative, compassionate, and ethical problem-solving. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical, social, and resource issues that impact individual patients, families, and at-risk populations. Social Workers are responsible for working collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions
-Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal and/or environmental issues.
-Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
-Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
-Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.

 

Qualifications

Education: Master’s of Social Work (MSW) Degree from an accredited program required.

Licensure: Current Massachusetts Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW) required.  

Experience: 

Clinical Social Worker I:
Clinical Experience in a medical setting 0-1 years required

Clinical Social Worker II:
Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics. Integration of prior clinical experience into current practice.
- Demonstrates proficiency to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries. ​
- Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately.
- Provides a range of evidence-based interventions​.
- Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family and the interdisciplinary team.
- Incorporates social sensitivity.
- If appropriate, utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately​.
- Actively seeks assistance with complex case s and situations in a timely manner.
- Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress.
- Facilitate skill-based groups.
- Knowledge, understanding and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization.
- Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Freque