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Clinical Social Worker, Inpatient Psychiatry

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
1153 Centre Street (Show on map)
Mar 12, 2025
This position will collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plans of care for both individual patients and the medical community. Responsibilities include: -Individual psychiatric evaluations -Daily individual sessions with assigned patients and leading one or more daily treatment groups, -Family outreach and counseling as indicated -Coordination with outpatient treatment team -Timely completion of Treatment Plan and Discharge Summary that will satisfy clinical and regulatory requirements and arranging referrals related to aftercare as needed. -Collaborates with and provides social work consultation to other disciplines within the setting. -Participates on Departmental and Hospital committees as appropriate. Other duties as assigned. Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited program required Current professional licensure in Massachusetts required LICSW preferred 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 woke 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 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 Computer skills Physical Requirements Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Occasionally Lifting Frequently Carrying Frequently Pushing Occasionally Pulling Occasionally Climbing Rarely Balancing Frequently Stooping Occasionally Kneeling Occasionally Crouching Occasionally Crawling Rarely Reaching Frequently Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently Feeling Constantly Foot Use Rarely Vision - Far Constantly Vision - Near Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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.