Social Worker- MGH SUD Addiction Consult
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Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for eligible Non-MGB employees:$3000 for LCSW and $10000 for LICSW
Starting rates:
LCSW: $68224
LICSW: $92227
The Clinical Social Worker will serve as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary Addictions Consult Team (ACT) to 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. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to work four 10 hour days after orientation to the service.
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)
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
On occasion serve as a backup behavioral health clinician to assist medical providers in the MGH Bridge Clinic with urgent safety evaluations.
Coordination and Communication
Provide on-going patientcontact 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 SUDaftercare services; collaborate with case management on discharge to medical facilities; communicate with outpatient providers
Other duties as assigned
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Pay Range
$70990.40 - $101202.40/AnnualGrade
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