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Exemption Status:

Exempt

Schedule Details:

Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

Various Shifts

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

25082 - 0113 Co Occuring Disorders Unit Web

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Psychiatric Social Worker is an essential member of the treatment team providing optimal psychiatric care. S/he provides a comprehensive and timely psychosocial assessment for adolescent (18+ years), adult and geriatric psychiatric patients. In addition, s/he provides individual and family therapy; co-leads groups; provides consultation to treatment team and program development meetings; and provides in-service training and staff supervision; oversees unit social service functions (including disposition).

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Two years post graduate psychiatric social work experience. MSW/MA LCSW required, LICSW preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited school of social work MSW Program; current social work license (LICSW) by Massachusetts Board of Registration for Social Workers preferred, but MSW/MA LCSW are eligible. Familiarity with organization and function of psychiatric unit; proficient with diagnostic assessment, individual group and family therapy treatment modalities.

ADDENDUM FOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER LCSW IN PALLIATIVE CARE

Position Summary: 

Collaborates as a member of inter-disciplinary treatment team for the development and delivery of treatment plan and discharge plans for palliative care patients.   Performs a variety of duties involving patient assessment, emotional support, family meetings, bereavement support, and complex care transitions.  

Major Responsibilities:
1. Conducts intake interviews with patients and families to develop psychosocial evaluations.
2. Participates in team planning of treatment during initial interview and family meetings for goal setting and care planning.  Coordinates discharge planning for own case load.  Plays key role in case management.  Collaborates with outpatient providers to coordinate treatment and discharge planning.
3. Provide liaison function between palliative care team and social service, care coordination and patient representative departments.  Provide liaison function between palliative care team and community hospice, home care agencies, long-term care facilities, government agencies, and other community services as needed.  Develop referral network as directed. 
4. Attend weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and contributes to cases and teaching.  Teaches students, residents and fellows in palliative care concepts during bedside rounds, scheduled didactics and clinical rotations.  Provide training and continuing education for staff.

Difference in Qualifications:
Experience Required:
1. Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in hospital, long-term care or hospice setting.
2. Must possess or actively work toward Palliative Care certification by National Association of Social Workers upon hire.
 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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