What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Inpatient Float position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
The MGH Department of Clinical Social Work is seeking a social worker (MSW) to provide clinical social work services on a variety of adult inpatient medical, surgical and psychiatric units.
The position requires working Monday through Friday covering various hospital units when other social workers are not available or on leave. The successful candidate will have an interest in the acute care setting working with patients and families experiencing a wide variety of medical/surgical and psychosocial challenges.
Experience with the acute care hospital setting, crisis intervention, loss and bereavement, substance use disorder, trauma, abuse and neglect (elder, disabled, and child) is necessary.
Candidates need to have excellent clinical, collaborative and consultation skills and the desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Having professional flexibility is a key attribute since clinical assignments will change regularly.
Additional Job Description
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Qualifications:
- Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
- Require: current Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or must obtain MA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within 4 months of hire date.
- Relevant clinical experience preferred. - LICSW preferred.
Additional Job Description
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
