Inpatient Social Worker

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center is looking for an Inpatient Social Worker to join our team in Springfield, MA!

SCHEDULE:

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• 1st shift, 7am-4pm/8am-4:30pm
• Rotating weekends and rotating holidays

LOCATION:

• Baystate Medical Center
• Springfield, MA

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides a comprehensive age-specific, psychosocial assessment of patients, including social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial information, and utilizes this information to develop a psychosocial treatment plan.  Incorporates cultural and spiritual variables into the assessment.  Assesses the risk of abuse/neglect for children, disabled adults and/or elders as appropriate.  Files reports with appropriate agencies as needed.
• Provides counseling services to patients and families.  Utilizes diverse counseling techniques to help patients and their families deal with their medical situations more effectively. Remains current in social work practice trends. Demonstrates strong social work skills.

• Participates as part of the care management team using discharge planning knowledge and skills to ensure that appropriate post-hospital care plans are developed and implemented in a timely manner. Coordinates and documents transition of care plan toward the desired outcome, making recommendations and revision to the plan as indicated. Proactively evaluates the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient and family, insuring appropriate transition of care. Make referrals as needed to social service/community agencies or programs. Communicates and involves the health care team, patient and family throughout performance of this process.

• Leads or contributes to new initiatives within the department or in the hospital as assigned.

• Supports the mission of Baystate Health to improve the health of the people in our community every day with quality and compassion. Demonstrates the Baystate Health core values of respect, integrity, service, teamwork and innovation in all interactions with patients, families, colleagues and community partners.

• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master's Degree in Social Work required

• Minimum of three years as a practicing social worker in a health care or social service setting require (may include some time in an equivalent Master’s level internship setting) preferred

• LICSW or LCSW with Master's degree also be considered

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements
• Prioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with us
• Invest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources
• Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributions
• Support for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coaching
• Well-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• Everyday benefits that matter with a wide range of Voluntary Benefits
• Peace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insurance
• Easy access to work with onsite parking available at select locations

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

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Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer