What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Social Worker - 40 hours, day shift position at BayRidge Hospital?
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Inpatient Social Worker LICSW or LCSW Full time daysJob Description:
$5000 sign on bonus eligible
BayRidge Hospital, a part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, provides substance abuse and mental health treatment, along with inpatient and outpatient services.
This is a Department of Mental Health (DMH) licensed hospital with 62 adult psychiatric beds.
The Inpatient Social Worker assumes responsibility for the planning and delivery of safe and therapeutic treatment to all patients. Assures efficient patient utilization of continuum resources through close communication and collaboration with the patient, primary treatment team, insurers, and community and family support systems. In collaboration with the treatment team, plans appropriate individual and group treatment plans to meet the ongoing needs of assigned patients.
Qualifications
-Master’s Degree in social work required with a current valid Massachusetts license.
-LICSW preferred
-New Graduates encouraged to apply!
-Unlicensed individuals may be hired with the expectation that they obtain a valid Massachusetts license within 3 months.
-Exhibits ability to be competent in the following areas:
- Individual case management and knowledge of managed care
- De-escalation/restraint management techniques
- Motivational Interviewing and short-term treatment techniques
- Strong ability to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop treatment plans to address the identified needs.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced work environment
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Salary : $5,000
