Social Worker; Unlicensed​/LCSW​/LICSW - Substance Use- MGH

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The Massachusetts General Hospital seeks a full-time, licensed social worker (LCSW or LICSW) for a one-year training program in Addiction Medicine starting in June 2026. The Integrated Substance Use Disorder Training Program (ISTP) is a yearlong fellowship that aims to train nurse practitioners, psychologists, and social workers in team-based addiction care, especially in community-based settings.

The Social Worker Fellow will work with other ISTP trainees to provide inter-disciplinary care for people with substance use disorders in a community-based health center setting. The training program will provide clinical experience in a variety of placements including an inpatient addiction consult service, a low-threshold walk-in clinic, and outpatient dual-diagnosis programs for adolescents and adults. Training and mentorship will be provided by experienced addiction practitioners who are faculty of this program.

To learn more about our program please visit us at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./interdisciplinary-substance-use-disorder

All the following documents are required at the time of application. Failure to submit any of the required materials will render the application incomplete and, therefore, ineligible for consideration.

• Must submit three (3) letters of reference. Two out of the three must be from a supervisor or manager. Could include a professor, preceptor, or training program director.
• Personal statement focused on your interests in this field as well as your career intentions.
• Resume/CV

This position will collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical conditions and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plans of care for both individual patients and the medical community.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Provides 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

Master's Degree Social Work required or Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Grace Period for License Eligibility [Massachusetts] - MGB Internal preferred

Experience

Clinical experience in a medical setting 0-1 year required

Supervision hours available for independent licensure

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• 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 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…