Physician: Division Chief Pediatric Emergency Medicine
bmc
Full time
LCSW/MSW ER/ICU
bmc· 202 Company - Brighton
About this role
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Social Worker MSW/LCSW is a clinician responsible for social work services for patients in various units of the Medical Center as well as serves in a consultative role to staff on the units in the medical center whenever needed for patient care. The Social Worker MSW/LCSW works as part of the interdisciplinary team caring/assisting patients and families to cope with plans and decisions that need to be made before, during and after hospitalization.
Position: LCSW/MSW ER/ICU
Department: Care Management
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Provides individual and/or group counseling/therapy to patients and/ or their families.
Supervises and trains graduate level social work students and other students when indicated and approved by the Director of Social Work.
Provides diagnostic evaluations and psycho-social assessments.
Provides referrals and/or follow-up services.
Collaborate with clinical interdisciplinary team in facilitating continuing care plans.
Provide crisis prevention when needed to patients in various units of the Medical Center.
Provides counseling for patients, family and friends whenever indicated at time of diagnosis, regards adjustment to illness, the emotional impact of diagnosis, and changes in lifestyle.
Offers continuity by maintaining a supportive relationship to patient and family throughout course of illness.
On occasions when it is indicated, the social worker will counsel and support patients and other family in bereavement.
The social worker will provide case management for patients. This will include resource findings, concrete services as indicated and will often involve referrals to community agencies and assistance in obtaining financial aid.
Provides documentation for social work activity in patient's record on a regular and timely basis.
Consults with members of the medical center team in regard to the psycho-social needs of patients. Participates in staff in-service.
The social worker leads or co-leads a support group for patients and/or family members when appropriate.
Participates where possible in community organizations relevant to the population.
Makes a psycho-social assessment of as many high-risk clinic patients as time allows.
The Social Worker MSW/LCSW will also see patients at time of crisis and will assist where possible in cases of need for concrete services. The social worker will see any patient wishing to place their baby for adoption, referring them to the appropriate agency.
Assess the discharge needs of all patients admitted to their respective department assignment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s Degree in Social Work and 0-2 years of experience working with patients and families who are in crisis; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1-2 years of experience with patients with major trauma, infectious disease, and/or emotional upset.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Current Licensed Clinical Social Work in the state of Massachusetts
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED:
LICSW preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):
Ability to work with patients and families who are in crisis.
Compensation Range:
$60,500.00- $88,000.00This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the LCSW/MSW ER/ICU role at bmc?
The listed salary for this LCSW/MSW ER/ICU position at bmc is USD 61K–88K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the LCSW/MSW ER/ICU position at bmc located?
This LCSW/MSW ER/ICU role at bmc is based in Brighton, MA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the LCSW/MSW ER/ICU role at bmc full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a LCSW/MSW ER/ICU role in the 202 Company - Brighton department at bmc.
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LCSW/MSW ER/ICU
bmc · 💰 USD 61K–88K
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