Clinical Social Worker

2 weeks ago

Boston MA, United States Tufts Medical Center Full time

We’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. This role focuses on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and can provide services if necessary . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Social Work duties: Provides social work assistance to patients and families relating to illness, disease, hospitalization and life events in all areas of service as a member of multi-disciplinary team and in liaison with community resources . Responsibilities also include identification, assessment, and coordination of cases and anticipation of needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home/community service . The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education . A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience . Typically, responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.  

Master’s degree in Social Work .  
May conduct a psychiatric social work assessment according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) . Responsible for psychosocial assessment and intervention in crisis situations that often involve issues of suicide, homicide, family violence, elder or child abuse.  
Demonstrates sound clinical judgment in assessing the patient's needs for long-term care, including evaluating the home and family situation, helping the patient and family to develop an in-home care plan, exploring alternatives to in-home care and arranging for placement if necessary.  
Provides information, referral and creative resource acquisition for specific individual and family needs both within the Hospital and in the community as indicated . Assists patients/families to understand psychosocial factors impeding their maximal utilization of hospital and community resources.  
Collaborates with and provides psychosocial consultation to the health care team to promote a smooth, coordinated plan of care . Makes recommendations to the team regarding patient/family care and management . Assists health care team to assist patient/family level of understanding to make informed decisions.  
Provide medical social services to the patient’s family member or caregiver on a short-term basis when necessary to remove a clear and direct impediment to the effective treatment of the patient’s medical condition or rate of recovery.  
Provides outreach, case finding/screening for high-risk issues that may impact on patient's progress, participation in plan, discharge or ability to utilize resources.  
Assists with discharge planning issues to ensure continuity of care . Formulates, coordinates and implements the psychosocial components of outpatient care .  
Consults, collaborates and communicates with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, physicians and other sources.  
Performs other administrative documentation and record keeping, such as accountability and statistical reports, billing forms, student intern evaluations, performance evaluations, etc. Initiates policy and program development in specific service area or team, utilizing knowledge of state-of-the-art programs and promoting social work values such as patient self-determination and social justice . Initiates, participates in and supports policy and program development in the Department of Social Work Services.  
Represents the profession and Department in hospital and community meetings and committees.  
Participates in social work professional education, supervision and teaching activities; supervises or trains staff social workers, student interns, house staff, nurses, medical students, and volunteers as required .  
Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment  
Continually monitors , assesses and modifies his/her own social work practice and programs . Conducts quality improvement activities and research regarding service delivery and effectiveness of interventions, as required .  
Conducts or participates in professional organizations, grant writing, teaching, public presentations, seminars and workshops. May supervise staff social workers, social work associates, social work interns, parent consultants, house staff, nurses, medical students and volunteers as required . Responsible for making recommendations to the Director of Social Work Services regarding service delivery gaps, systemic issues and program development.  
Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures. Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on day one
~403(b) retirement plans with company match
~ Tuition reimbursement
~ Professional Growth opportunities
~ Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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.

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