What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker for MGH Down Syndrome Program position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
About the MGH Down Syndrome Program:
The Massachusetts General Hospital Down Syndrome Program (MGH DSP) is a collaborative, multidisciplinary team serving people with Down syndrome of all ages and their families. We provide evidence-based clinical care, education, and cutting-edge research so that individuals with Down syndrome can reach their full potential.
The MGH DSP is seeking a dynamic social worker with excellent clinical, consultation and collaborative skills for 4 day (32 hour) a week position. This is a fully in-person position with work days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; seeing patients in clinic on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings.
As part of a multidisciplinary clinical outpatient team, the social worker provides clinical social work services to pediatric and adult patients with Down syndrome who are receiving medical care at Mass General Hospital. The social worker will work closely with the team physicians to help with wrap around care for our patients.
Responsibilities include the ability to complete thorough psychosocial assessments, provide psychological and behavioral consultation, family support, care coordination, and assistance with identifying resources. The successful candidate will be able to manage a busy caseload wile providing clinical care to patients and families across the life-span. Other duties include:
- Assess and address the physical, emotional, and social needs of adults and older adults with Down syndrome and dementia.
- Provide counseling and education to families about dementia progression, caregiving strategies, and available resources.
- Offer guidance on advanced care planning, including discussions about goals of care and end-of-life decision-making.
- Provide bereavement support and follow-up care for families after the loss of a loved one.
- Provides guardianship evaluations and psychoeducation regarding the guardianship process, within the framework of transition and future planning.
- Follows up with families care coordination, advocacy, psychoeducation supports, resources, and service referrals, as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Boston, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
