BFT Addiction Recovery Program Clinical Social Worker Hybrid Brigham and Womens Faulkner
Somerville, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
The Clinical Social Worker is a key member of the Addictions Recovery Program outpatient team which includes board certified addiction psychiatrists and substance use disorder (SUD) specialized clinicians. Clinical social workers provide SUD education assessment and diagnosis individual and group therapy and treatment planning for patients with primary substance use disorder (SUD) and/or patients dually diagnosed with SUD and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. The clinical social worker provides clinical services to patients and families which address psychosocial environmental age specific and cultural issues in order to maximize emotional social and physical wellbeing and the effective use of health care and community resources. Clinical social workers engage in treatment that includes medications to treat SUD utilize and appreciate motivational interviewing and participate in team meetings where team-based learning and treatment is highly valued.Qualifications
Responsible for the following for patients admitted to the outpatient addiction recovery program:
Completes comprehensive initial psychosocial assessment
Formulates initial and ongoing treatment plans
Offers counseling psychotherapy and case management services to patients and their caregivers
Provides individual group and family psychotherapy at a clinically appropriate frequency
Develops clinical discharge plan for continuing care as necessary
Provides SUD education and group treatment for patients
Assesses and refers patients to the appropriate level of care as needed including PHP/inpatient programs
Submits mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child disabled adult elder) and safety assessment when domestic violence is reported. Files reports as indicated.
Completion of all required daily progress notes discharge planning group planning treatment consents billing and other documentation as necessary
Provides vacation coverage to other Psychiatry/Addictions areas as necessary for continuity of patient care
Attends staff and treatment team meetings
Assists in research and quality improvement projects as requested
Additional responsibilities:
Documentation of all patient contacts and other important clinical information in the electronic medical record and in accordance with BWH and department procedures
Maintain of confidentiality and compliance with professional ethics according to professional and Departmental standards
Collaborate with colleagues including cross coverage for like duties when necessary
Participate in process improvement groups and improvement efforts as appropriate within scope of practice
All other duties are prescribed
Professional Conduct:
Adheres to the professions clinical standards and NASW Code of Ethics.
Adheres to the Department and Hospital standards policies and procedures.
Adheres to Departmental and Hospital quality/safety standards.
Professional Development:
Is responsible for own professional development.
Attend pertinent continuing education and professional activities related to job responsibilities and career goals.
Keep current with social work and health care developments pertinent to job and profession.
Comply with licensure requirements.
Staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned areas
MSW/LICSW
Experience in the field of Psychiatric substance use and/or community mental health services preferred.
Strong assessment and treatment skills
Good organizational skills and ability to set priorities
Demonstrated ability to communicate effective verbally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration
Demonstrated ability to understand the role of social worker in a complex fast-paced environment
Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses procedures and treatments
Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to work within a team
Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and brief short- or long-term treatment/management with individuals families and/or groups
Advanced crisis intervention/treatment/management skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to consult/teach
Knowledge of community agencies/resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients.
Tolerance for ambiguity; analytical skills and computer literacy
A sense of humor
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Pay Range
$34.13 - $49.63/HourlyGrade
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