Social Worker - Part Time

Mass General Brigham Home Care, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Description

Mass General Brigham Home Care serves patients from rehabilitation after illness or injury, to chronic disease management. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality specialized care designed to meet the patients' unique needs with the goal of optimizing independence and quality of life. Our clinicians are highly skilled and able to function both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

We value the uniqueness of our employees who are a reflection of the communities and patients that we serve. Our attractive and comprehensive benefits package is designed to meet the needs of our employees.

This position will work 28 hours in Everett, Chelsea, East Boston, Revere and Winthrop. This position is eligible for a sign on bonus.

Job Summary

Provide for the social, economic and psychological needs of patients and their families utilizing social work skills including direct service, consultation with the interdisciplinary team, and referral to community resources.

Key Activities

• Patient needs are met by planning and carrying out the treatment plan in accordance with the patient's developmental stage, psychosocial concerns, cultural background, illness, and living environment

• Patient population is managed in accordance with medical social work assessment and treatment techniques.

• Teaching is provided from time of admission and evaluated on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of patients and families learning style and diagnosis.

• Plan of treatment is regularly reviewed and modified to meet discharge goals.

• Relationships with community agencies are developed and strengthened in order to best meet needs of patients and families.

• Documentation is completed to support agency and regulatory guidelines, including third party payor requirements

• Physicians' orders are current and consistent with the plan of care and are documented in the patient's medical record.

• Social work practice is updated through participation in appropriate in-services, conferences, and workshops

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's Degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

• Minimum two years social work experience in a health care setting

• Licensed by the Board of Registration in Social Work at the Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) level or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, pursuant to G.L. Chapter 13, Section 80. License must be a current professional license to practice in Massachusetts.

• Local travel required

• Computer literate with Microsoft office and ability to learn new software

• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to work with a diverse population

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work

• Ability to network and problem solve

• Knowledge of community resources