Clinical Social Worker I-FLOAT at Mass General Brigham in Belmont, MA

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

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Job Summary McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.

The Clinical Social Worker I collaborates 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 plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community.

The Clinical Social Worker I- FLOAT will be responsible for covering across various levels care on the McLean Belmont campus including, inpatient (10), residential (4), and partial (2). This will involve working with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses/ populations including, geriatrics, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, trauma and dissociative disorders, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Our practice is to have floats train and become proficient at the inpatient level of care before assisting with coverage in the residential and partial programs, as this ensures a consistent foundation and supports safe, effective coverage across settings.

This is an ideal role for developing clinical expertise through diverse diagnostic exposure and experience across hospital units. Float staff are paired with a LICSW supervisor at no cost and are invited to participate in twice-monthly group float supervision to ensure adequate support in the role.

IF HIRED AS AN MSW, you have 1 year from date of hire to obtain LCSW licensure.

Qualifications Qualifications

Education

Degree: Master's Degree Field of Study: Social Work Requirement: Required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of education requirements? No

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred:

• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License (State License)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Work Experience

Clinical experience in a medical setting

• 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent crisis intervention skills.
• Good problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and the aging process.
• Demonstrates basic foundational skills, showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.
• Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention, completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation.
• May need assistance and guidance in ensuring patient needs, safety measures, and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.
• Developing and demonstrating interpersonal collaboration in a medical setting, inpatient or outpatient. May need coaching and guidance in this area.
• May provide some assistance and support with onboarding new team members.
• Aware of opportunities in department and service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.
• Demonstrates fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration among healthcare team members, colleagues, and the organization to support and enhance patient care.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote TypeOnsite

Work Location115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours40

Employee TypeRegular

Work ShiftDay (United States of America)

Pay Range $58,136.00 - $84,656.00/Annual

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**EEO Statement:**1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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