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Social Worker - Primary Care

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
388 Commonwealth Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 17, 2025
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT Provides clinical services to patients that address psychological; psychosocial; environmental; age specific; and cultural issues to maximize emotional, social and physical well-being. Facilitates effective/efficient use of health care and community resources. Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans and provide intervention and treatment as indicated. Works effectively as part of a Behavioral Health partnership and Primary Care health care staff in an Internal Medicine and Pediatric primary care practice. Works collaboratively with Mental Health colleagues in managing behavioral health cases. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Practice: Screens patients who request behavioral health services or are referred by practice providers. Intake Assessment. Conducts diagnostic evaluations and assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, environmental and/or psychiatric issues. Formulates a diagnosis using the DSM IV (all 5 Axes), disposition and treatment plans. Provides/mandates assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and specialized safety assessment when violence is suspected. Employs a range of clinical interventions such as psychotherapy (individual, couples, families, group); psychosocial counseling, crisis intervention, short-term behavioral focus treatment, care coordination/case management; information and referral and safety planning. Works effectively as part of the Behavioral Health Team and Primary Care, and provides clinical consultation on patient-care planning and patient/family management. Credentialed as mental health providers, social workers may be members of specialty referral networks and provide care within the parameters of managed care. Are familiar with Prior Authorizations and financial risks. Presents and/or discusses clinical work in formal and informal case reviews and seminars and inter- and intra-departmental peer review meetings. Participates in formal P.I. and Q.I. activities. Takes on-site duties; performs other duties as assigned. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching and Education: Assess patients' learning needs, styles and readiness. Educates patients regarding safety plans, and community resources. Educates other providers and MGH Back Bay staff on behavioral health issues. Collaboration: Collaborates and consults with patient, families and providers within the health center to develop and implement outpatient mental health services. Refers to and collaborates with interdisciplinary specialists and programs, outside agencies, facilities, payors, and other relevant community resources. Organization/Administrative Skills: Takes responsibility for own administrative duties, including timely and appropriate documentation in patient medical records, timely and accurate daily reporting of scheduling information and accurate reporting of time worked. Attends Behavioral Health Team Meetings Participates in departmental meetings at MGH Professional Conduct: Adheres to the profession's clinical standards and Code of Ethics. Promotes patient/family satisfaction. Promotes sensitivity to race, class, and cultural and sexual diversity. Adheres to the MGH Back Bay's standards, policies and procedures. Promotes Behavioral Health Services' and Health Centers' public relations. Professional Development: Is responsible for own professional development. Attends pertinent continuing education and professional activities related to job responsibilities and career goals. Maintains Massachusetts Licensure at highest level of eligibility (LICSW). Patient Population: Children 2-12 Adolescents 13-17 Adults 18-64 Elderly Over 65 Qualifications Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required. Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required. 3-5 years' experience preferred. Demonstrates personal qualities of leadership and knowledge of health care system. Strong assessment and treatment skills. Good organizational skills. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effective orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration. Educational background and experience caring for medically underserved and vulnerable. SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: In depth knowledge of mental health diagnoses, procedures and treatments, related medications, acuity versus chronicity, effect on normal growth and development. Ability to provide mental health evaluations and assessments, develop treatment plans that are behaviorally specific, short-term and long- term treatment with individuals, families, couples and/or groups. Crisis intervention/treatment/management skills. Demonstrate competency in age specific behaviors; cultural and linguistic issues, and developmental stages. Knowledge of community agencies, resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with clients. Documents in medical record according to departmental policies and procedures. Maintains patient/family confidentiality. *WORKING CONDITIONS* Provide care in ambulatory setting located in Back Bay of Boston though currently providing care virtually. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for productivity of direct patient care for billed visits Physical Requirements Sitting Talking Hearing 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.