Social Worker- iCMP- Per Diem

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
125 Nashua Street (Show on map)
Feb 12, 2025
Job Summary The Integrated Care Management Program (iCMP) at MGH is looking for dynamic clinical social workers with excellent clinical, care coordination experience with strong organizational skills. The position is in a program of care coordination with a clinical social work focus, this role is embedded in a primary care at MGH within a multidisciplinary team. The role consists of assessing patients' needs and providing strong collaboration within the organization and community resources to provide individualized clinical interventions to patients and their families to provide optimal outcomes. Clinical experience: Understanding of, and comfort working with adult patients of all ages who suffer complex medical, psychosocial and psychiatric problems; ability to work with the families/caregivers of such patients, and ability to help patients and families/caregivers understand and access the resources required to support care. Strong understanding of psychiatric and family system and ability to use this understanding to formulate succinct case summaries. Good organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective team collaboration, as well as ability to work independently. Ability to provide rapid clinical psycho-social assessments and brief, short or long-term treatment/management with individuals, families, caregivers, couples and/or groups. Advanced crisis intervention/treatment/management skills. Demonstrated competency in age specific behaviors, cultural issues; effect of illness, as well as family member illness, on patient. Knowledge of end-of-life care issues. Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to consult/teach. Knowledge of community agencies/resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients. Documents in medical record according to policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and MGH policies. Normal office working conditions. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes Education* Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required Licenses and Credentials Require current Massachusetts Licensed Independent 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. Experience Experience in the field of: Geri-psych, substance abuse and/or community mental health services preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to maintain motivation to achieve goals while dealing with challenges. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Excellent crisis intervention skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information. Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 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.