Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Job description
Clinical Social Worker, LCSW (per diem)
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Clinical Social Worker (CSW) is responsible for assisting patients and their families or significant others with the stress and difficulties related to illness, personal issues, financial difficulties, and other emotional/mental health issues. The social worker’s interventions take into consideration the patient’s strengths, resources, insurance coverage, family system, and motivation for change. The clinical social worker collaborates with nurse care managers and other members of the multidisciplinary team to facililitate safe and effective discharge plans. Additionally, the social worker supports the mission of the Hospital and participates in the Hospitals’ Performance Improvement activities.
The CSW provides services to patients admitted to med/surg, pediatrics, maternity, critical care units, the Emergency Department and as needed in outpatient areas.
Master's degree from a graduate program accredited by the Council on Social Work
Education. Graduate and post graduate education must include adult normal
growth and behavior theory and adult psychopathology. Previous experience
includes work with adults and families with acute and chronic illness in a
hospital or healthcare setting. Licensed in MA at the Licensed Independent
Social Work level or licensed clinical Social Work level. Post Master's
experience (2-3 years) preferred.
Assessment and planning skills, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
verbally and in writing, good interpersonal and organizational skills to work in
a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of infant, child, adolescent,
adult, older adult patients preferred.
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