Bulfinch Temporary Service is currently looking for an inpatient Social Worker to cover a leave of absence. This position is M-F from 8am-4pm and starts asap. Please note this role is temporary in nature and is not benefits eligible. If you are qualified and interested please apply here!
The Clinical Social Worker (CSW) on the psychiatric inpatient units performs psychosocial evaluations which are incorporated into a multi-interdisciplinary treatment planning process. The patient care is coordinated and the clinical social worker is responsible to communicate and engage the patient/family and the outside care team in treatment/discharge planning conferences. Assessment, discharge planning crisis intervention, advocacy, information and referrals, and outpatient follow up are the base of the clinical social work interventions.
The CSW may also assist with utilization reviews.
Essential Functions:
Master's degree from a graduate program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Previous experience includes work with adults and families with major mental illness, chemical dependency, and other clinical disorders identified in the DSM IV. Licensed in Massachusetts at the licensed independent social work level or licensed clinical social work level. Post master's experience (2-3 years) preferred. Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of adolescent, adult, and older adult patients preferred.
The CSW may also assist with utilization reviews and UR coverage.
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