Clinical Social Work- LCSW, ED, 36 Hours (Days)

Utilizing clinical social work techniques and theory, consults on, assesses, and intervenes with high-risk patients and their families regarding the impact/amelioration of emotional and social problems. Duties also include, but are not limited to, conducting psychosocial assessments, making a psychosocial diagnosis, planning and implementing effective treatments, evaluation, education, supervision, coaching and mentoring of the patient (client) and family members. The position consults with, collaborates and communicates with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, physicians and other sources in the overall care of the patient.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Utilizing clinical social work techniques and theory, consults on, assesses, and intervenes with high-risk patients and their families regarding the impact/amelioration of emotional and social problems. Duties also include, but are not limited to, conducting psychosocial assessments, making a psychosocial diagnosis, planning and implementing effective treatments, evaluation, education, supervision, coaching and mentoring of the patient (client) and family members. The position consults with, collaborates and communicates with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, physicians and other sources in the overall care of the patient.

Position: Clinical Social Work- LCSW

Department: ED

Schedule: 36 Hours (Days)

Week 1 : Monday, Tuesday Weds 7a-7:30p

Week 2: Sunday, Monday Tuesday 7a-7:30p

One or Two Holidays per year

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Assesses patient and family to ascertain those emotional and social problems. Utilizes the department’s psychosocial assessment tool as a guideline.

• Identifies those issues which must be addressed during the patient’s care, and formulates plan.

• Completes biopsychosocial assessments and other specialized trauma assessments.

• Provides trauma informed, strengths-based interventions on behalf of patients and their families.

• Communicates effectively and proactively with providers, nurses and other healthcare professionals and team members in the Emergency Department.

• Initiates and manages meetings with families who are dealing with catastrophic news: disease progression, traumatic incidents, and loss/bereavement.

• Supports patients and families who are in crisis; initiates family meetings with ED providers.

• Interacts independently and effectively with providers, nurses, and other ED healthcare professionals on behalf of patients and families.

• Responds to P1 and P2 traumas promptly and assists the team in identifying patients and next of kin.

• Provides case management and advocacy on behalf of patients and families.

• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams and community providers on behalf of patients and families.

• Assesses safety risks and provides brief, solution-focused interventions and safety plans with patients as needed.

• Uses techniques including motivational interviewing, reflective listening, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral treatment to support patients and families

• Provides crisis intervention and problem solving support to patients and families in crisis.

• Provides information, referrals, and counseling relative to: health issues, child protection needs, family violence, illness, community violence, substance use/abuse, disabilities, mental health concerns, bereavement and family homelessness.

• Collaborates effectively with other BMC programs to support patients and families, including: VIAP, CVRT, Safety & Support, and Elders Living at Home.

• Collaborates effectively with community agencies: BPD, BHA, BMH, Elder Services, Disabled Persons Protection Commission, DCF, DMH, DDS, DHCD, and Mass Rehab Commission/SHIP program.

• Responds promptly to consult requests and referrals for social work supports.

• Reaches out ED staff for referrals if consult requests are completed.

• Uses clinical and time management skills to triage cases and prioritize patients with the most time-sensitive needs.

• Communicates with ED colleagues and Social Work Manager on call to consult on questions and concerns.

• Provides education, crisis intervention and emotional support to patients, families, and ED staff as needed.

• Develops and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

• Screens and assesses patients for needs regarding social determinants of health.Reports any and all suspected cases of abuse and neglect and follows up to en