Social Worker, LICSW

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth recognizes Integrity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence as the Core Values of our organization.  It is the philosophy of BID-Plymouth to follow the LEAN methodology in order to provide the full continuum of health care services and the best quality patient centered care.

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide clinical intervention, including psychosocial, risk and level of care assessments, for patients identified as meeting high risk criteria by Care Team members. Complete the Case Management Initial Assessments for patients assigned to Social Work upon admission. Provide consultation to members of the Care Team on bio-psychosocial, environmental and cultural factors. Provide brief therapeutic intervention with patient and families around the issues of diagnosis, adjustment, grief or loss. Utilize appropriate case management interventions to address current and/or future barriers to care and well-being; facilitate referral to support services to promote well-being and manage length of stay. Upon patient admission, initiate the process of developing a discharge plan with patient, family and medical interdisciplinary team which will result in a safe disposition for the patient. Facilitate family and treatment team meetings early in the admission, as clinically indicated. Participate in supervision and team meetings. Adhere to National Association of Social Work ethics and scope of service standards for Social Work Case Management practice.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

• Four years of Social Work experience within healthcare setting, psychiatric and substance use.
• Knowledge of community resources
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Person-centered engagement skills
• Ability to build relationships with patients, family members, community collaborators and colleagues
• Brief treatment and crisis intervention skills

Education Required

• Masters in Social Work (MSW)

Registration/Certification

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW)

Exposure Risk: Exposure risk to body fluids is moderate.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range:

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.  The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled