Inpatient Clinical Social Worker PH
Listed on 2026-03-13
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Healthcare
Mental Health
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The McLean Hospital Corporation
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Clinical social worker 1 on the inpatient detox unit, which is part of the McLean Hospital Division of Alcohol, Drugs, and Addiction. This position will be responsible for carrying a maximum caseload of 6-7 patients to be seen daily (Monday-Friday), collaborating with outpatient/family/social supports, and arranging appropriate aftercare to support patient's recovery.
Job SummaryMcLean 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.
Does this position require Patient Care-Yes
Essential FunctionsProvides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, and/or environmental issues. Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree required and Master's Degree of Social Work required.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and CredentialsLicensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - MA] preferred.
Social Worker [Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - MA]. If hired as an MSW, must obtain LCSW within 1 year of date of hire.
Knowledge,Skills And Abilities
Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required.
- 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 the patient's 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/guidance in this area.
- May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.
- Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.
- Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration and equity among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and the organization to support and enhance patient care.
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Occasionally
- Lifting Frequently
- Carrying Frequently
- Pushing Occasionally
- Pulling Occasionally
- Climbing Rarely
- Balancing Frequently
- Stooping Occasionally
- Kneeling Occasionally
- Crouching Occasionally
- Crawling Rarely
- Reaching Frequently
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Foot Use Rarely
- Vision - Far Constantly
- Vision - Near Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
Onsite
Work Location115 Mill Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Employee TypeRegular
Work ShiftDay (United States of America)
Pay Range$58,136.00 - $84,656.00/Annual
Grade6
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