SOCIAL WORKER, Neuro Clinic BWH

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

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Job Summary

Conduct assessments to identify high risk psychosocial factors of patients/families that impact health status and help hospital staff understand the influence of those factors upon the course of medical care.

Works effectively as part of interdisciplinary health care teams and participates in departmental, hospital, satellite, community task forces and committees.

Supports the academic, teaching and research missions of the BWH Departments of Psychiatry and Social Work.

The Clinical Social Worker reports directly to the assigned Social Work Manager.

• Clinical Triage Function
• Review and assess referrals to Department of Psychiatry via chart review, patient outreach and communication with referring provider to determine appropriate engagement in BWH psychiatric care.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to determine risk and appropriate pathway for psychiatric care.
• Make arrangements for direct referral to appropriate facilities as needed; mobilize personal, hospital and community resources for identified patients.

Assist medical staff in placement of patients in Department of Psychiatry or in the community.

• Act as a liaison to a wide range of collateral systems for effective patient care, including affiliated health centers and outside community agencies.
• Work actively to engage patients in entering treatment; when appropriate, provide brief treatment such as motivational interviewing.
• Obtain consultation from Social Work Manager and leadership team and meet regularly to review and problem‑solve complicated cases as needed.
• Communicate in a timely and clear manner with providers who have referred to Psychiatry about triage process and referrals put in place for identified patients.
• Provide mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and safety assessment when domestic violence is reported. File reports as indicated.
• Identify patients’ psychosocial, financial, legal, psychiatric or substance use issues that affect patient care management and collaborate with the team to facilitate patient care process.
• Coordinate family or team meetings, as needed, and provide psychosocial consultation on patient care planning and patient/family management and community resources.
• Participate in formal and informal clinical case reviews, research, data collection, quality initiatives and special projects as requested.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s of Social Work Degree from an accredited program required.
• Licensure: Current Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) preferred.
• Experience: Previous clinical social work experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• For employment as Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, at the BWH Department of Social Work, your offer is contingent upon passing the LICSW exam within 12 months; failure to pass may result in termination of employment.
• Competencies
• Understanding of and comfort working with patients of all ages who suffer complex medical and psychiatric problems; ability to work with families and help patients and families access needed resources.
• Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated competency in working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments.
• Strong understanding of psychiatric and family system problems, and ability to formulate succinct case summaries.
• Effective application of knowledge of community agencies/resources.
• Ability to advocate and negotiate systems for or with patients and families.
• Understanding of the role of a social worker in a complex, fast‑paced medical environment.
• Ability to consult and teach; effective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Tolerance for ambiguity; analytical skills and computer literacy.
• Appropriately employ a sense of humor.
• Additional Job Details
• Full‑time, hybrid work schedule.
• Split focus between Neuro‑Recovery Clinic and COVID Recovery Clinic.
• Pay ranges: LCSW minimum $68,224; LICSW minimum $92,227.
• Sign‑on bonus for eligible non‑MGB employees: $10,000 for LICSW, $3,000 for LCSW.
• Benefits include paid time off, 403(b) match, pension, tuition reimbursement $5,250/year, continuing education, medical and dental, short‑term disability, MBTA pass subsidy, and more.
• Location: 221 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA.
• Weekly hours: 40.
• Schedule: Day shift (United States of America).
• Grade: 6.
• Salary range: $58,136.00 – $84,656.00 annually.

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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