Clinical Social Worker (Project RESPECT Clinic)

POSITION SUMMARY :

Boston Medical Centers Project RESPECT program is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to support pregnant and parenting persons with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The Clinical Social Worker will have a primary focus on increasing access to and retention in care for patients of color as part of a wider initiative for advancing health equity for pregnant womxn of color with SUD.

Under the supervision of the Project RESPECT Program Manager and as an integrated part of the Project RESPECT Clinical Team- the Clinical Social Worker will support patients and families in recovery in the ambulatory OB / GYN clinic inpatient units and in the community. Direct practice responsibilities include : completing psychosocial assessments and treatment planning therapeutic interventions delivered in both group and individual formats referrals to appropriate concrete resources psychoeducation and advocacy. The Clinical Social Worker will also work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and with key community stakeholders to ensure wrap around care is provided to meet medical and behavioral health goals of patients.

Position : Clinical Social Worker (Project RESPECT Clinic)

Department : OBGYN

Schedule : Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

Therapeutic Interventions & Clinical Assessment

Engage pregnant and postpartum persons with SUD with emphasis on equitable access for racially and socially marginalized populations.

• Complete psychosocial assessments and link patients to appropriate levels of treatment and recovery support.
• Explain role and provide clinical support across the outpatient clinic inpatient units Emergency Department and community-based settings when appropriate.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients based on biopsychosocial needs and recovery goals.
• Provide psychoeducation and assist in skill building on variety of topics including but not limited to : healthy relationships bonding / attachment / attunement child welfare involvement trauma anxiety management and impulse control / affect regulation
• Utilize motivational interviewing and motivational enhancement strategies to increase engagement in treatment and behavior change.
• Maintain ongoing therapeutic contact with patients and families including outreach when care plans change or when additional support is needed.
• Assess and respond to sensitive psychosocial concerns related to the perinatal period including interpersonal violence exploitation grief and loss trauma and fear of child custody involvement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria perinatal behavioral health needs and recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Support pregnant and parenting patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs using a strengths-based and family-centered approach.
• Assist patients in authoring and implementing Plans of Safe Care (PoSC) that meet CAPTA requirements and highlight protective factors and recovery progress.

Care Coordination & Collaboration

Coordinate referrals with treatment facilities and community partners by identifying availability eligibility criteria and required documentation.

Documentation & Compliance

Document assessments treatment interventions treatment plans referrals and outcomes in the electronic health record per hospital policy.

Professional Development

Maintain competency in clinical practice through continuing education and adherence to licensure requirements.

Must adhere to all of BMCs RESPECT behavioral standards.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION :

Requires Masters Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :

Requires a Massachusetts Licensed Certified Social Worker LICSW preferred

EXPERIENCE :

Requires level of knowledge of Social Work process and community resources and agencies in relation to health illness and disability generally acquired through one to two years on-the-job training.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Compensation Range : $27.88- $40.38

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience skills and certifications / licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business / organizational needs internal equity and addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 27 - 40