Social work professor Jobs in New Bedford, MA

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the clinical supervision of the Department Director and or Manager (or LCSW / LICSW), utilizes clinical social work techniques and theory to provide consultation, assessment, treatment interventions and advocacy for a diverse population of patients and their families. Utilizes a biopsychosocial approach to healthcare, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams; to provide case management and crisis intervention for a wide range of complex social factors and determinants of health.

Position : Clinical Social Work LCSW

Department : MICU

Schedule : 40 Hours (Days)

Monday- Friday 8a-4 : 30

One Weekend A Month (Sat and Sunday)

One Holiday Per Year (Rotates annually summer / winter)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Completes biopsychosocial assessments and other specialized trauma assessments, utilizing the department's psychosocial assessment tool as a guideline.
• Provides brief, solution-focused interventions and develops safety plans with patients as needed.
• Provides trauma-informed, strengths-based, crisis interventions on behalf of patients and families as needed.
• Develops rapport and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Utilize Social Work techniques including motivational interviewing, reflective listening, and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment to support patients and families.
• Utilizes Social Work techniques and theory to assist patients and families in coping with newly diagnosed and or chronic illness to achieve improved functioning and emotional state.
• Ensures that admitted patients (inpatient) and family remain apprised, involved, supported and treated through prescribed clinical relationship through at least weekly contacts and whenever a change in care or plan requires more contact.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively and proactively with multi-disciplinary medical teams and community providers on behalf of patients and families.
• Screens and assesses patients for needs regarding social determinants of health.
• Screens and assesses to identify protective needs relative to child / disabled / child abuse, intimate partner violence, and community violence.
• Reports any and all suspected cases of abuse and neglect and follows up to ensure patient receives timely comprehensive consultations and compliance with legal mandates.
• Provides referrals, counseling, case management and advocacy on behalf of patients and families relative to health issues : substance misuse, disabilities, mental health concerns, homelessness and end of life needs.
• Provides consultation and referrals relative to community resources and a broad range of services, including, but not limited to : healthcare support services, social services, financial assistance, child-care, housing, financial entitlements, clothing, transportation, food pantries, etc.

DUTIES :

OTHER DUTIES :

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 that Master's Degree (MSW) from an accredited School of Social Work be obtained prior to employment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :

Massachusetts LCSW required

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. Pre MSW experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans