Job Summary



The Clinical Social Worker I collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community.



Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)



1. Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal and/or environmental issues. Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition and treatment plans.


2. Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.


3. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.



Qualifications

Education/Degree



Required


• Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited school of social work.



Experience



Preferred


• One (1) to two (2) years clinical experience in medical setting with mental health background preferred.



Licensure



Required


• Current Massachusetts license as LCSW.



Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities



1. Demonstrates basic foundational skills showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.


2. Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation.


3. May need assistance and guidance in ensuring the patient needs, safety measures and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.


4. Developing and demonstrating interpersonal collaboration in a medical setting- inpatient or outpatient.


5. May need coaching/guidance in this area. May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.


6. Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.


7. Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration and equity among health care team members, other colleagues, and organization to support, and enhance patient care.



EEO Statement

Spaulding Rehabilitation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.