What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Social Worker, Inpatient Psychiatry Per Diem position at Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital?
Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with relevant clinical experience required.
Minimum of graduate level internship experience in relevant setting.
Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standards
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 and psychiatric assessments and brief, short or long term treatment/management with individuals, families, couples and/or groups, and assess discharge planning needs.
Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated competency in age specific behaviors
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge of community agencies/resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients to facilitate appropriate discharge planning.
Computer skills
CANS Certification preferred
BLS certification preferred
Social Worker I:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] required
Experience in a medical setting 0-2 years
Social Worker II:
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] required
Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required
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Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an employee’s protected status, such as age, race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.