Inpatient Social Worker

Bournewood Health System provides free training in the areas of 1:1 clinical supervision towards independent licensure, group supervision/ training and CEUs annually.

Who are we:

Bournewood Health Systems is a behavioral health organization with a main campus in Brookline, MA and various satellite sites in Woburn, Lowell, and Dedham. We are dedicated to providing quality, evidence-based and person-centered treatment for people with mental health and substance use conditions in a safe and respectful environment in partnership with the individuals and families we serve, focusing on support, hope and recovery. All candidates must be able and willing to promote the values of trauma-informed and patient-centered care.

Job Summary:

Our Inpatient Social Workers Provide direct clinical service to assigned patients, inclusive of individual and family treatment interventions, case management, disposition planning and care consultation. This position is responsible for psychosocial assessments for each patient. Attends all treatment teams and consults on an as needed basis with other team members around issues of his/her expertise, including case management and disposition planning.

Essential Competencies:

• Knowledge of major mental illness, i.e. schizophrenia and the impact of family
• Knowledge of developmental stages and clinical implications regarding trauma informed and patient centered care.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and treatment issues
• Knowledge of family systems dynamics
• Is competent in delivering patient care that is trauma informed and patient centered. As indicated by:
  • Provides care that is kind, collaborative and compassionate
  • Appropriate assessment of clients for a history of trauma
  • Recognize/assess a range of trauma-related behaviors
  • Implement trauma-sensitive interventions with people served

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Inpatient experience is preferred.
• Must be licensed or license eligible. If license eligible, licensure application must be filed with the Board of Registration.