Social Worker Fellow Substance Use- MGH
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 56992 - 82992
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
The Massachusetts General Hospital seeks a full-time licensed social worker (LCSW or LICSW) for a one-year training program in Addiction Medicine starting in June 2026. The Integrated Substance Use Disorder Training Program (ISTP) is a yearlong fellowship that aims to train nurse practitioners psychologists and social workers in team-based addiction care especially in community-based settings.The Social Worker Fellow will work with other ISTP trainees to provide inter-disciplinary care for people with substance use disorders in a community-based health center setting. The training program will provide clinical experience in a variety of placements including an inpatient addiction consult service a low-threshold walk-in clinic and outpatient dual-diagnosis programs for adolescents and adults. Training and mentorship will be provided by experienced addiction practitioners who are faculty of this program.
To learn more about our program please visit us at : for Submission:
All the following documents are required at the time of application. Failure to submit any of the required materials will render the application incomplete and therefore ineligible for consideration.
-Must submit three (3) letters of reference. Two out of the three must be from a supervisor or manager. Could include a professor preceptor or training program director.
-Personal statement focused on your interests in this field as well as your career intentions.
-Resume/CV
Summary
This position will collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients medical or physical conditions and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plans of care for both individual patients and the medical community.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions-Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social emotional interpersonal and/or environmental issues. Formulates biopsychosocial assessment disposition and treatment plans.
-Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
-Monitor evaluate and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Social Work required or Masters Degree Social Work required or Masters Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Grace Period for License Eligibility Massachusetts - MGB Internal preferred
Experience
Clinical experience in a medical setting 0-1 year required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent crisis intervention skills.
- Good problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of community resources and the aging process.
- Demonstrates basic foundational skills showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.
- Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation assessment of risks crisis intervention completion of psychosocial treatment plans and appropriate documentation.
- May need assistance and guidance in ensuring the patients needs safety measures and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.
- Developing and demonstrating interpersonal collaboration in a medical setting- inpatient or outpatient.
- May need coaching/guidance in this area.
- May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.
- Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.
- Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration among healthcare team members other colleagues and the organization to support and enhance patient care.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Occasionally
- Lifting Frequently
- Carrying Frequently
- Pushing Occasionally
- Pulling Occasionally
- Climbing Rarely
- Balancing Frequently
- Stooping Occasionally
- Kneeling Occasionally
- Crouching Occasionally
- Crawling Rarely
- Reaching Frequently
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Foot Use Rarely
- Vision - Far Constantly
- Vision - Near Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$56992.00 - $82992.00/AnnualGrade
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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.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
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