Social Worker; LICSW; Primary Care - Part-time - MGH

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PART TIME/ 24 HOURS/WEEK/ BACK BAY BOSTON LOCATION

** LICSW Required *
* Sign on Bonus! $10,000 sign on bonus for eligible non-MGB employees for this part time position. Please ask about the details.
Hybrid schedule possible!
Please note salary range below will be pro-rated for being 24 hours/ part time, and determined primarily by several factors including an assessment of experience.
Provides clinical services to patients that address psychological; psychosocial; environmental; age specific; and cultural issues to maximize emotional, social and physical well-being. Facilitates effective/efficient use of health care and community resources.
Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans and provide intervention and treatment as indicated. Works effectively as part of a Behavioral Health partnership and Primary Care health care staff in an Internal Medicine and Pediatric primary care practice.
Works collaboratively with Mental Health colleagues in managing behavioral health cases.

• Screens patients who request behavioral health services or are referred by practice providers.
• Intake Assessment.
• Conducts diagnostic evaluations and assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, environmental and/or psychiatric issues.
• Formulates a diagnosis using the DSM IV (all 5 Axes), disposition and treatment plans.
• Provides/mandates assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and specialized safety assessment when violence is suspected.
• Employs a range of clinical interventions such as psychotherapy (individual, couples, families, group); psychosocial counseling, crisis intervention, short-term behavioral focus treatment, care coordination/case management; information and referral and safety planning.
• Works effectively as part of the Behavioral Health Team and Primary Care, and provides clinical consultation on patient-care planning and patient/family management.
• Credentialed as mental health providers, social workers may be members of specialty referral networks and provide care within the parameters of managed care. Are familiar with Prior Authorizations and financial risks.
• Presents and/or discusses clinical work in formal and informal case reviews and seminars and inter- and intra-departmental peer review meetings.
• Participates in formal P.I. and Q.I. activities.
• Takes on-site duties; performs other duties as assigned.

• Assess patients' learning needs, styles and readiness. Educates patients regarding safety plans, and community resources.
• Educates other providers and MGH Back Bay staff on behavioral health issues.

• Collaborates and consults with patient, families and providers within the health center to develop and implement outpatient mental health services.
• Refers to and collaborates with interdisciplinary specialists and programs, outside agencies, facilities, payors, and other relevant community resources.

• Takes responsibility for own administrative duties, including timely and…