Lead Social Worker

The Lead Social Work providessupervisionand support for the social work team for behavioral health units in Methuen and Haverhill withinthe Center for Behavioral Medicine.

Assumes responsibility for the coordination of social work services for CBM. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordination of services with external agencies, provides training and clinical supervision to

Master’slevel students andstaffsocial workers.

Serves as a point of communication between clinicians and the ACNO and Nurse Manager about clinical needs and concerns.

Provide education/consultation to other healthcare team members as needed.

Assists clinical staff in reviewing/triaging/manage cases andassistsin coordination forlowerlevels of care. Audits medical records and implements procedural changes to correct deficiencies. Interacts with peer positions in other public service agencies and acts as a representative on interdepartmental committees andmaintainscommunity liaisons with referral agencies. Interfaces with appropriate public service and hospital staff toassurea cohesive working relationship and to provide comprehensive social work services. Participate in regular staff meetings and communicate with all members of the team as needed.

Disseminateappropriate information in a timely mannerandprovidescontinuous feedback to staff in the assigned service areas.

Provide clinical guidance and support in developing interventions and supervision of team members. Teach and model clinical interventions, strength-based strategies and ensure services are culturally competent for persons served.

• Master’sdegree in social workfrom an accredited school of social work.
• 3-5 years of clinical work experience with a minimum of 1yearin a management/supervisory role.
• Previous experience withpsychiatric/substance abuse population.
• Activeindependent license to practice social work in Massachusetts(LICSW).
• Strong knowledge of DSM diagnoses including dementia diagnoses
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; solid decision-makingcapability; sense of humor and accountability to role and work
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office