Social Worker- MGH SUD Addiction Consult

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Job Summary

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for eligible Non-MGB employees:
$3,000 for LCSW and $10,000 for LICSW

Starting rates:
LCSW: $68,224
LICSW: $92,227


The Clinical Social Worker will serve as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary Addictions Consult Team (ACT) to collaborate with medical staff around management of patients with substance use disorders (SUD) in the medical and surgical inpatient setting. This position will function as a SUD counselor with expertise in assessment, motivational intervention, psychoeducation, treatment and disposition planning, and case management/monitoring of patients with SUD and their families. The incumbent will provide clinical services to patients/families that address psychosocial, environmental, age specific and cultural issues in order to maximize emotional, social and physical well being and the effective use of health care and community resources. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to work four 10 hour days after orientation to the service.

 

Qualifications

• Master's of Social Work (MSW) or Master's in Mental Health Counseling or Psychology from an accredited program required.

• Massachusetts license (LICSW or LCSW or LMHC) required, or must obtain MA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within 4 months of hire date .

• Experience working with people with SUD and their families.

• Strong assessment and treatment skills.

• Knowledge of community services and resources.

• Excellent organizational skills, collaborative, customer service and advocacy skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration. 

• Demonstrated ability to understand the role of social worker in a hospital setting and to work independently in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Behavioral Health Counselor II

Master's Degree Related Field of Study required

Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] required

Related experience 3-5 years required and Demonstrated experience working successfully with people of various backgrounds and lifestyles in a manner that engages ongoing self-reflection and continual learning required and Experience negotiating, advocating, and navigating systems required

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Knowledge, skills and ability to assess patient/family needs for services and develop treatment plans

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients/families and staff

• Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Skills in supportive counseling and care coordination 

 

Addiction Consult Team

Screening and Assessment

• Conduct SUD bio-psychosocial assessment and diagnosis, including SUD and psychiatric treatment history, and current use, primarily for medical and surgical inpatients referred to the Addiction Consult Service.

• Identify patient needs for care while hospitalized and in terms of aftercare, including stage of change and readiness Identify high risk bio-psychosocial and patient/family factors that impact treatment and discharge planning 

• On occasion, serve as a backup behavioral health clinician to assist medical providers in the MGH Bridge Clinic with urgent safety evaluations.

Coordination, and Communication

• Provide on-going patient contact as needed to facilitate placement to next level of care

• Communicate with inpatient interdisciplinary teams, ACT, and outpatient providers, as needed to coordinate care

• Work with family systems when appropriate and possible to involve family in recovery process and make referrals for family care after hospitalization

• Participate in team meetings, rounds, case conferences, as appropriate to provide education and consultation and to exchange information to improve patient care

• Act as a liaison to hospital based inpatient social workers and case managers for inpatient management of patients with SUD

• Ensure accurate documentation, conforming with all state and federal regulations 

Counseling

• Provide psycho-education, motivational intervention, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to address immediate needs while hospitalized

• Develop familiarity with self-help groups (AA, Smart Recovery, Al-Anon, etc.) 

Discharge Planning and Implementation

• Identify resources for referral, facilitate placement to inpatient and outpatient SUD services and self-help groups

• Lead discharge planning efforts to SUD aftercare services; collaborate with case management on discharge to medical facilities; communicate with outpatient providers

Other duties as assigned

 

Onsite

 

55 Fruit Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$70,990.40 - $103,230.40/Annual

 

Grade

7

 

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