SOCIAL WORKER, Neuro Clinic BWH

Overview

Conducts assessments to identify high risk psychosocial factors of patients / families that impact health status and helps hospital staff understand the influence of those factors upon the course of medical care. Works effectively as part of interdisciplinary health care teams. Participates on Departmental, Hospital, Satellite, community task forces and committees. Supports the academic, teaching and research missions of the BWH Departments of Psychiatry and Social Work. The Clinical Social Worker reports directly to the assigned Social Work Manager.

Clinical Triage Function

• Review and assess referrals to Department of Psychiatry, via chart review, patient outreach and communication with referring provider to determine appropriate engagement in BWH psychiatric care.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to determine risk and appropriate pathway for psychiatric care.
• Make arrangements for direct referral to appropriate facilities as needed; mobilize personal, hospital and community resources for identified patients. Assist medical staff in placement of patients in Department of Psychiatry or in the community.
• Act as a liaison to a wide range of collateral systems for effective patient care, including affiliated health centers and outside community agencies.
• Work actively to engage patients in entering treatment. When appropriate, provide brief treatment, such as motivational interviewing.
• Obtain consultation from Social Work Manager and leadership team and meet regularly to review and problem-solve complicated cases as needed.
• Communicate in timely and clear manner with providers who have referred to Psychiatry about triage process and referrals put in place for identified patients.
• Provide mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and safety assessment when domestic violence is reported. File reports as indicated.
• Identify patients' psychosocial, financial, legal, psychiatric or substance use factors that affect patient care management and collaborate with the team to facilitate the patient care process.
• Coordinate family / team meetings, as needed and when appropriate. Provide psychosocial consultation on patient care planning and patient / family management and community resources.
• Participate in formal and informal clinical case reviews, research, data collection, quality initiatives, and special projects as requested.

Qualifications

Education : Master's of Social Work Degree from an accredited program required.

Licensure : Current Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) preferred.

Experience : Previous clinical social work experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.

For employment as Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, at the BWH Department of Social Work : Your offer of Employment as a Clinical Social Worker, LCSW is contingent upon passing the LICSW exam. The Clinical Social Worker is required to take the exam within 6 months of eligibility and will be allowed a total of 12 months to successfully pass the exam. Failure to pass the LICSW exam (within a 12-month period after eligibility) will result in termination of employment. Individuals who fail to attain LICSW may apply for other vacant positions for which they are currently qualified and will be considered for rehire as a Clinical Social Worker, LICSW once they have passed the LICSW exam.

Competencies

The Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is expected to demonstrate the following :

Additional Job Description

The Brigham and Women's 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.

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