Transplant Jobs in Boston, MA

SOCIAL WORKER, Lung Transplant-(3295766)

Description

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER Lung Transplant Team-FULL TIME 40 HOURS / BWH CARE CONTINUUM

LICSW OR LCSW OR MSW NEW GRAD!

Ask about sign on bonus! (eligible non-MGB employees)

• Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a nationally ranked academic medical center
• Grow and learn through regular internal continuing education programming, financial support for continuing education courses and conferences, and mentorship.
• Ask about our SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates! (Non-MGB employees)
• Excellent benefits : generous Paid Time Off; 403B match; cash balance pension; tuition reimbursement of $5,250 / year, including continuing education; medical and dental; short-term disability; MBTA pass subsidy; and much more.
• Convenient public transit- / T-accessible Longwood Medical area location at the Main Campus at 75 Francis Street, Boston.
• LICSW or LCSW

At Brigham Health, we place great value on being a diverse and inclusive community. Brigham Health and the Department of Social Work are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients in our local community. We have a dedicated focus on equity. Thus, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum or human diversity : race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

The Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team who provides and oversees the provision of psychosocial care for selected patients and families. Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments, provides intervention and treatment as indicated. Identifies 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. Assumes clinical evaluation, intervention and planning for patients with complex psychosocial risk (homelessness, protective services, frail elderly, disabled, psychiatric and substance abuse, etc.). Works effectively as part of interdisciplinary health care teams. Provides clinical services to patients / families that address psychosocial, environmental, age-specific and cultural issues in order to maximize emotional, social and physical well being and the effective use of health care and community resources. Collaborates with and provides social work consultation to other disciplines within the setting and community. Participates on Departmental, Hospital, Satellite, community task forces and committees.

The Clinical Social Worker reports directly to the assigned Social Work Manager.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice :

Quality, Utilization Management : High Risk Psychosocial :

Leadership, Teaching and Education :

Organizational / Administrative Skills :

Professional Conduct :

Adheres to and fosters compliance with NASW Code of Ethics, and Department and Hospital clinical, quality, compliance and safety standards, policies and procedures.

Supervisory :

Expected to mentor, precept, teach social workers and social work residents

Fiscal :

Meets Department productivity and standards. Ambulatory staff, ED and ED on-call are responsible for billable hours.

Hospital-Wide Responsibility :

Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH / Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and / or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Licensure : Require current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required ,or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or must obtain MA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within 6 months of hire date.

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

Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.

COMPETENCIES

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Social Workers provide clinical care in various settings : at the bedside, in treatment areas and offices; and in patient’s homes.

The Department of Care Coordination / Social Work will operate 7 days per week. Hours and work schedule will be flexible to meet the needs of patients, families, hospital and staff.

Must be prepared to come in to work or stay at work during a hospital emergency.