Social Worker - Primary Care- 20 hours/ MGH
Social Worker - Primary Care- 20 hours/ MGH
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
** LICSW Required **
Sign on Bonus! $5000 sign on bonus for eligible non-MGB employees for this part time position. Please ask about the details.
Hybrid schedule possible!
Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENTProvides clinical services to patients that address psychological; psychosocial; environmental; age specific; and cultural issues to maximize emotional social and physical well-being. Facilitates effective/efficient use of health care and community resources.
Conduct psychosocial assessments develop treatment plans and provide intervention and treatment as indicated. Works effectively as part of a Behavioral Health partnership and Primary Care health care staff in an Internal Medicine and Pediatric primary care practice.
Works collaboratively with Mental Health colleagues in managing behavioral health cases.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Practice:
Screens patients who request behavioral health services or are referred by practice providers.
Intake Assessment.
Conducts diagnostic evaluations and assessments of patients and families with social
emotional interpersonal environmental and/or psychiatric issues.
Formulates a diagnosis using the DSM IV (all 5 Axes) disposition and treatment plans.
Provides/mandates 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 group); psychosocial counseling crisis intervention short-term behavioral focus
treatment care coordination/case management; information and referral and safety
planning.
Works effectively as part of the Behavioral Health Team and Primary Care and provides
clinical consultation on patient-care planning and patient/family management.
Credentialed as mental health providers social workers may be members of specialty
referral networks and provide care within the parameters of managed care. Are familiar
with Prior Authorizations and financial risks.
Presents and/or discusses clinical work in formal and informal case reviews and seminars
and inter- and intra-departmental peer review meetings.
Participates in formal P.I. and Q.I. activities.
Takes on-site duties; performs other duties as assigned.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Education:
Assess patients learning needs styles and readiness. Educates patients regarding safety
plans and community resources.
Educates other providers and MGH Back Bay staff on behavioral health issues.
Collaboration:
Collaborates and consults with patient families and providers within the health center to develop and implement outpatient mental health services.
Refers to and collaborates with interdisciplinary specialists and programs outside agencies facilities payors and other relevant community resources.
Organization/Administrative Skills:
Takes responsibility for own administrative duties including timely and appropriate documentation in patient medical records timely and accurate daily reporting of scheduling information and accurate reporting of time worked.
Attends Behavioral Health Team Meetings
Participates in departmental meetings at MGH
Professional Conduct:
Adheres to the professions clinical standards and Code of Ethics.
Promotes patient/family satisfaction.
Promotes sensitivity to race class and cultural and sexual diversity.
Adheres to the MGH Back Bays standards policies and procedures.
Promotes Behavioral Health Services and Health Centers public relations.
Professional Development:
Is responsible for own professional development. Attends pertinent continuing education and professional activities related to job responsibilities and career goals.
Maintains Massachusetts Licensure at highest level of eligibility (LICSW).
Patient Population:
Children 2-12 Adolescents 13-17 Adults 18-64 Elderly Over 65
Qualifications
Qualifications
Masters of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required.
3-5 years experience preferred.
Demonstrates personal qualities of leadership and knowledge of health care system.
Strong assessment and treatment skills.
Good organizational skills.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate effective orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration.
Educational background and experience caring for medically underserved and vulnerable.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
In depth knowledge of mental health diagnoses procedures and treatments related medications acuity versus chronicity effect on normal growth and development.
Ability to provide mental health evaluations and assessments develop treatment plans that are behaviorally specific short-term and long- term treatment with individuals families couples and/or groups.
Crisis intervention/treatment/management skills.
Demonstrate competency in age specific behaviors; cultural and linguistic issues and developmental stages.
Knowledge of community agencies resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with clients.
Documents in medical record according to departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains patient/family confidentiality.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Provide care in ambulatory setting located in Back Bay of Boston though currently providing care virtually.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for productivity of direct patient care for billed visits
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Sitting
Talking
Hearing
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Part-Time
