Social Worker, Emergency Dept.

1 day ago


Boston, United States Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Full time
Job Description - Social Worker, Emergency Dept. (3309018) Emergency Department Clinical Social Worker Full-time 40 hours, Boston Main Campus Schedule: Four 10 Hour Shifts. Rotating Schedule includes Days and Evenings. Weekends are not required Ask about sign-on bonus (for eligible non-MGB employee only) The MGH Social Service Department is seeking a social worker for the Emergency Department covering both the adult and pediatric areas. Some additional clinical coverage on the various Hospital units is expected. Responsibilities: Conducts biopsychosocial assessments, provides intervention and treatment as indicated. Works effectively as part of social work and interdisciplinary health care teams. Provides clinical services to patients/families that address psychosocial, environmental, age-specific, and cultural issues to maximize emotional, social and physical well-being and the effective use of health care and community resources. Collaborates with and provides social work consultation to other disciplines within the Hospital and community. Participates on Departmental, Hospital, and community task forces and committees. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Develops comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments responsive to age-appropriate and cultural needs and concerns. Formulates treatment plans and disposition. Provides mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and specialized safety assessment when violence is suspected. Employs a range of clinical interventions such as psychotherapy (individual, couples, families, and group), psychosocial counseling, crisis intervention, care coordination, complementary therapies, information and referral, and safety planning. Advocates on behalf of patients and families to gain access to services and resources. Works effectively as part of a social work and interdisciplinary patient care team. Provides psychosocial consultation on patient/family care and management. Facilitates the appropriate and efficient use of Hospital resources. Identifies problems/issues for quality improvement (clinical and system). Leads/participates in formal QI programs and committees. May participate in research projects. May initiate/implement psychosocial programs based on patient/family identified need. Participates in on-site and on-call duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required. Require current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or must obtain MA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within 4 months of hire date. Strong assessment and treatment skills. Good organizational skills. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to understand the role of social worker in a hospital setting and to work in a complex, fast-paced environment. Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required: Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments, related medications (i.e., psychotropic, chemotherapy, etc.), acuity versus chronicity, effect on normal growth and development specific to service. Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and brief, short term or long term treatment/management with individuals, families, couples and/or groups. Crisis intervention/treatment/management skills. Demonstrated competency in age-specific behaviors; cultural issues; effect of illness as well as family member illness on age-related development. Provides information, consultation and professional support to interdisciplinary team members and social work colleagues. Knowledge of community agencies/resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients. Documents in medical record according to Departmental policies and procedures. Maintains patient/family confidentiality. Ability to collaborate/team/consult/teach. Working Conditions: Social workers provide care in various settings: at the bedside; in treatment areas and offices; and in patients homes. Supervisory Responsibility: May mentor or teach as assigned by the Leadership Team. Fiscal Responsibility: Meets Departmental productivity standards. Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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. J-18808-Ljbffr

by Jobble



  • Boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital’s acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both...


  • boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital’s acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both...


  • Boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital’s acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both...


  • Boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children's Hospital's acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both patients...


  • Boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital’s acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both...


  • Boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital’s acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both...


  • Boston, United States Boston Childrens Hospital Full time

    Job Posting DescriptionBoston Children's Hospital's acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and...


  • Boston, MA, US Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital’s acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both...


  • Boston, MA, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children's Hospital's acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both patients...


  • Boston, MA, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital’s acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both...


  • Boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Childrens Hospital Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for a licensed LICSW clinical social worker to work both within our community primary care clinic at Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) @ Jamaica Plain, as well as within Outpatient Psychiatry Services at Boston Childrens Hospital Longwood. This is an opportunity to provide...


  • Boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for a licensed LICSW clinical social worker to work both within our community primary care clinic at Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) @ Jamaica Plain, as well as within Outpatient Psychiatry Services at Boston Children’s Hospital Longwood. This is an opportunity to...


  • boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for a licensed LICSW clinical social worker to work both within our community primary care clinic at Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) @ Jamaica Plain, as well as within Outpatient Psychiatry Services at Boston Children’s Hospital Longwood. This is an opportunity to...


  • Boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for a licensed LICSW clinical social worker to work both within our community primary care clinic at Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) @ Jamaica Plain, as well as within Outpatient Psychiatry Services at Boston Children’s Hospital Longwood. This is an opportunity to...


  • boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for a licensed LICSW clinical social worker to work both within our community primary care clinic at Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) @ Jamaica Plain, as well as within Outpatient Psychiatry Services at Boston Children’s Hospital Longwood. This is an opportunity to...


  • Boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for a licensed LICSW clinical social worker to work both within our community primary care clinic at Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) @ Jamaica Plain, as well as within Outpatient Psychiatry Services at Boston Children’s Hospital Longwood. This is an opportunity to...


  • Boston, United States Children's Hospital Boston Full time

    Boston Children's Hospital Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for a licensed LICSW clinical social worker to work both within our community primary care clinic at Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) @ Jamaica Plain, as well as within Outpatient Psychiatry Services at Boston Children's Hospital Longwood. This is an opportunity to provide...


  • Boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for a licensed LICSW clinical social worker to work both within our community primary care clinic at Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) @ Jamaica Plain, as well as within Outpatient Psychiatry Services at Boston Children’s Hospital Longwood. This is an opportunity to...


  • Boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for a licensed LICSW clinical social worker to work both within our community primary care clinic at Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) @ Jamaica Plain, as well as within Outpatient Psychiatry Services at Boston Children’s Hospital Longwood. This is an opportunity to...


  • Boston, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children’s Hospital Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for a licensed LICSW clinical social worker to work both within our community primary care clinic at Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) @ Jamaica Plain, as well as within Outpatient Psychiatry Services at Boston Children’s Hospital Longwood. This is an opportunity to...