Social Worker

Organization

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Compensation

• Sign-on Bonus: $10,000
• Starting pay: $92,227.20
• Pay Range: $70,990.40 - $101,202.40/Annual
• Grade: 7

Job Summary

The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions for ambulatory patients in the MGB Department of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy. They are dedicated to providing trauma-informed, patient-centered clinical care, skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaged in creative, compassionate, and ethical problem-solving. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that address the medical, social, and resource issues that impact patients and their families who are diagnosed with a range of seizure disorders.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provide disease education and supportive counseling to patients and families, related to adjustment to diagnosis and living with chronic illness as well as individual and family decision making related to changes in health status.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
• Mobilize personal, hospital and community resources for identified patients to reduce barriers to engaging in overall health care.
• Act as a liaison with a wide range of collateral systems for effective patient care. This includes specific liaisons with Epilepsy Foundation of New England and other community agencies.
• Oversee the update of community resource information.
• Participate in psychosocial research with patient population. Data collection, quality initiatives, and special projects as requested.
• Develop and run groups for patient population on disease specific issues.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree Social Work required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker LICSW – Required

Experience

• Clinical Experience in a medical setting: 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of social work values and ethics.
• Demonstrates proficiency in risk assessment, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately.
• Provides a range of evidence-based clinical interventions.
• Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Incorporates social and cultural sensitivity.
• If appropriate, utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately.
• Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress, as needed.
• Knowledge, understanding and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying: Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision
• Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision
• Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Job Details

• Remote Type: Hybrid
• Work Location: 45 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation and Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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