Clinical Social Worker (D)

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) Tewksbury Hospital Hathorne Units is seeking two experienced, dynamic, and compassionate candidates to serve as a Clinical Social Worker (D). The position of CSW D supervises all aspects of clinical and administrative work of assigned Clinical Social Workers and students.  The selected candidates will enhance the level of service provided to clients within an inpatient hospital setting while supporting the DMH initiative for recovery-based practices and Person-Centered Planning

Please Note: This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Days off are Saturday and Sunday.

 2 vacancies available

Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provides direct, highly skilled individual, group and family therapy utilizing appropriate treatment modalities.
• Formulates independent psychosocial assessments, gathering information from the patient, family and significant others, current and past records, and community providers as applicable.
• Provides skilled clinical and administrative supervision to Clinical Social Workers, monitoring all assigned cases, promoting quality treatment standards, timely discharges, and adherence to all policies, procedures, and standards of DMH: Tewksbury Hospital; Hathorne mental Health Units; Department of Clinical Social Work and National Association of Social Workers.
• Represents the Department of Clinical Social Work on assigned Unit, on the UAT as scheduled, and on other committees and Performance Improvement Teams as assigned by the Director of Clinical Social Work.
• Required to produce reports and statistics at the request of the Director of Clinical Social Work.
• As Team Manager, responsible for formulating team agenda and conducting team meetings and Periodic Reviews, completing all tasks and documentation within required timelines; monitors completion of documentation by all disciplines, exercising authority to ensure that work is completed.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies,  procedures, standards and guidelines which govern hospital administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record system/Meditech.

DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research.

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants."

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

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