Social Worker- MGH SUD Addiction Consult
Social Worker- MGH SUD Addiction Consult
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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.
MGH Bridge Clinic/ Addiction Consult Team/ Substance Use Disorder
Seeking LICSW LCSW or LMHC
Generous and broad benefits include: multiple medical plans dental matched 403B cash balance/pension tuition reimbursement transit subsidy Paid Time Off and much more!
SIGN ON BONUS available (for eligible Non-MGB employees) $3000 for LCSW $10000 for LICSW. Please ask about the details!
Job Summary
Summary:The Clinical Social Worker will serve as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary Addictions Consult Team (ACT) and will collaborate with medical staff around management of patients with substance use disorders (SUD) in the medical and surgical inpatient setting.
This position will function as a SUD counselor with expertise in assessment motivational intervention psychoeducation treatment and disposition planning and case management/monitoring of patients with SUD and their families.
The incumbent will provide clinical services to patients/families that address psychosocial environmental age specific and cultural issues in order to maximize emotional social and physical well being and the effective use of health care and community resources.
Schedule:
This is a full-time position with the opportunity to work four 10 hour days after orientation to the service.
Responsibilities of Addiction Consult Team:
Screening and Assessment
Conduct SUD bio-psychosocial assessment and diagnosis including SUD and psychiatric treatment history and current use primarily for medical and surgical inpatients referred to the Addiction Consult Service.
Identify patient needs for care while hospitalized and in terms of aftercare including stage of change and readiness Identify high risk bio-psychosocial and patient/family factors that impact treatment and discharge planning .
Coordination and Communication
Provide on-going patient contact as needed to facilitate placement to next level of care.
Communicate with inpatient interdisciplinary teams ACT and outpatient providers as needed to coordinate care.
Work with family systems when appropriate and possible to involve family in recovery process and make referrals for family care after hospitalization.
Participate in team meetings rounds case conferences as appropriate to provide education and consultation and to exchange information to improve patient care.
Act as a liaison to hospital based inpatient social workers and case managers for inpatient management of patients with SUD Ensure accurate documentation conforming with all state and federal regulations.
Counseling
Provide psycho-education motivational intervention and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to address immediate needs while hospitalized.
Develop familiarity with self-help groups (AA Smart Recovery Al-Anon etc.).
Discharge Planning and Implementation
Identify resources for referral facilitate placement to inpatient and outpatient SUD services and self-help groups.
Lead discharge planning efforts to SUD aftercare services; collaborate with case management on discharge to medical facilities; communicate with outpatient providers.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Masters of Social Work (MSW) or Masters in Mental Health Counseling or Psychology from an accredited program required.
Massachusetts license (LICSW or LCSW or LMHC) required or must obtain MA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within 4 months of hire date.
Experience working with people with SUD and their families.
Strong assessment and treatment skills.
Knowledge of community services and resources.
Excellent organizational skills collaborative customer service and advocacy skills.
Demonstrated 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 independently in a complex fast-paced environment.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
Knowledge skills and ability to assess patient/family needs for services and develop treatment plans.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients/families and staff.
Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
Skills in supportive counseling and care coordination.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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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
Full-Time
