Under appropriate clinical supervision, responsible for social services for patients and families in assigned

ervice areas. Services include: direct care; collaboration and co-ordination with other health care providers;

formal and informal teaching of psychosocial perspectives; development of community support networks and

development of education and prevention programs. Complies with all Federal, State and local regulations

and laws governing the performance of this position within the Department. Adheres to all Infirmary policies

and procedures.

Each social worker holds a Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work and is

licensed in Massachusetts as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work which

included training in human growth and development appropriate to all age groups.

Licensed a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Two to three years of post Masters clinical social work experience, with at

least one year in a medical setting.

EEO Statement

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