Social Worker, 20 Hours/ Psychiatry

Clinical Social Worker, / PART TIME/ 20 Hours/ MGH- Psychiatry

$3,000 sign on bonus for eligible non MGB employees

LICSW preferred; LCSW will be considered

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic individual with excellent clinical, collaborative and consultation skills to join the newly established MGH Employee Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry. The Employee Clinic provides exceptional and evidence-based assessment and treatment for MGH employees. The mission of the clinic is to provide timely access to diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning. Using a stepped-care approach, patients will be triaged into guided self-help, group therapy, psychopharmacological consultation, medication management, or time-limited individual therapy depending on severity and clinical need. In some cases, patients will also need referrals to specialty resources within MGB or outside resources within their community.

The part-time (20 hours/week) clinical social worker will provide a mix of outpatient care and case management within an interdisciplinary team that also includes psychiatrists and psychologists. The social worker will track patient flow within the clinic. This employee will work alongside the team to provide a mix of case management and time-limited and evidence-based psychotherapy for a variety of presenting problems (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and assist with resource finding for patients with needs that fall outside the scope of Employee Clinic.
• Provide supportive counseling to patients experiencing psychosocial stress, loss and/or grief, interpersonal or relationship difficulties, or adjustment to illness.
• Operating flexibly within the treatment relationship, the Clinical Social Worker will utilize various frameworks and modalities including problem solving, coaching, CBT and DBT techniques when clinically indicated.
• Assist in formulation of treatment plans and disposition.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and facilitate presentation of intakes, updating data on presenting problems and disposition.
• Collaborate with other mental health providers to provide multidisciplinary patient care.
• Assist in the assessment of patients when abuse is suspected (of a child, disabled adult, elder) and specialized safety assessment when violence is suspected.
• Participate in formal and informal clinical case reviews and seminars as appropriate.
• Document in accordance with professional and institutional requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Conduct:

• Adhere to the profession's clinical standards and NASW Code of Ethics.
• Adhere to the Department and Hospital standards, policies and procedures.

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 relevant to job and profession.
• Comply with licensure requirements.
• Participate in supervision/consultation as appropriate to level of development/experience.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
• Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required.
• (LCSW would be considered for a case management position)
• A minimum 3-5 years working in the mental health field is preferred.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required

• Excellent interpersonal skills - collaboration, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgment and ability to work independently in a unique position.
• Flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Initiative, drive and comfort working in an evolving role.
• Assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge regarding current mental health treatments, systems of care, and community resources.
• Demonstrated competency in symptoms of psychiatric disorders, intersection of culture and psychiatry, the effect of illness on the family system as well as on age-related development.
• Experience working with third party payers desirable.

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.