Clinical Social Worker, Addiction Recovery Program

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The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for eligible Non-MGB employees: $3,000 for LCSW and $10,000 for LICSW. Starting rates: LCSW: $68,224; LICSW: $92,227.

• Completes comprehensive initial psychosocial assessment
• Formulates initial and ongoing treatment plans
• Offers counseling, psychotherapy and case management services to patients and their caregivers
• Provides individual, group and family psychotherapy at a clinically appropriate frequency
• Develops clinical discharge plan for continuing care as necessary
• Provides SUD education and group treatment for patients
• Assesses and refers patients to the appropriate level of care as needed, including PHP/inpatient programs
• Submits mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and safety assessment when domestic violence is reported. Files reports as indicated.
• Completion of all required daily progress notes, discharge planning, group planning, treatment consents, billing and other documentation as necessary
• Provides vacation coverage to other Psychiatry/Addictions areas as necessary for continuity of patient care
• Attends staff and treatment team meetings
• Assists in research and quality improvement projects as requested

• Documentation of all patient contacts and other important clinical information in the electronic medical record and in accordance with BWH and department procedures
• Maintain of confidentiality and compliance with professional ethics according to professional and Departmental standards
• Collaborate with colleagues including cross coverage for like duties when necessary
• Participate in process improvement groups and improvement efforts as appropriate within scope of practice
• All other duties are prescribed

• Adheres to the profession's clinical standards and NASW Code of Ethics
• Adheres to the Department and Hospital standards, policies and procedures
• Adheres to Departmental and Hospital quality/safety standards

• Is responsible for own professional development
• Attend pertinent continuing education and professional activities related to job responsibilities and career goals
• Keep current with social work and health care developments pertinent to job and profession
• Comply with licensure requirements

Education:

Master's Degree Social Work required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Social Worker I:

• Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW
  - State License] required

Social Worker II:

• Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW
  - State License] required

• Experience in the field of Psychiatric, substance use and/or community mental health services preferred.
• Strong assessment and treatment skills
• Good organizational skills and ability to set priorities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effective verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to understand the role of social worker in a complex, fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments
• Excellent…