About this Social Worker, LICSW - Nantucket role at Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Social Worker at Nantucket Cottage Hospital provides social work and care coordination services throughout the continuum of care. In collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, this role assesses psychosocial needs, addresses barriers to care and discharge, coordinates community and post-acute resources, and supports safe, effective transitions of care. A Massachusetts LICSW is required.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 Degree Social Work required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - MA] required
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License preferred
Experience
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
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$87,360 - $98,238.40/Annual
Grade
7
EEO Statement:
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