Lsw Jobs in Massachusetts

Job Title: Social Worker - LICSW (Home Care) Company: Location: Boston, MA Description: Visiting Nurse and Community Health has been providing quality home care for over 110 years. Our success comes from a culture of caring for both our patients and our staff, creating a vibrant and supportive work environment. We are currently seeking an energetic and self-motivated Social Worker. You will provide clinical and non-clinical social work services to patients and families in the home, conduct psychosocial assessments, supportive casework, and interventions for patients and families, and assist in development of the patient?s home health plan of care, and support of patients? recovery to their optimum level of social and health adjustment. Current LICSW licensure in the state of MA. Minimum of one to two years as a social worker in acute medical or related health care setting. Preferred 2-3 years knowledge of and experience in home care, familiarity with community resources, and elder care experience. We will provide comprehensive training individualized to your needs. Interested in a rewarding career in home health? Then consider Visiting Nurse and Community Health as the place to pursue your goal. If you would like to apply for this position or discuss other opportunities available, please contact us by using the email address shown or call Human Resources at Register to View x1205.

Job Title: Social Worker-Stipend Position Company: Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center Location: Boston, MA Description: Based in the Cognitive Neurology Unit, the Fellow is an active member of the interdisciplinary team which consists of neurologists, neuropsychiatrists and clinical social workers. The Fellow performs psychosocial assessments and treatment plans for patients with a range of diagnoses including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's Disease, ALS, MS and depression. The Fellow will provide mental health services to family and caregivers who are often the "hidden" patients. The Fellow performs assessments in the DriveWise program, which is a comprehensive driving assessment program for patients with medical and psychiatric illnesses. Working with a writing coach, the Fellow is expected to write a paper on a topic of their choosing which will be presented at a conference and/or be published. Will have a community based experience at a local geriatric service agency. Participation in academic conferences through BIDMC and Harvard Medical School. 10 month post Master's gerontology fellowship program that provides an opportunity for academic and clinical study.

Job Title: Mental Health Social Worker #1044008 Company: Saint Vincent Hospital Location: Worcester, MA Description: Department: Psych/ Social Services - #7276 Schedule: Full Time Shift: Days Hours: 40 hours, 8-4:30, W/E & Holidays as needed Job Details: Psychosocial assessment and intervention with patients and families in an inpatient setting. Coordination with other disciplines using an independent approach to discharge planning. Leading Treatment Team meetings. Running groups each week on a rotating basis. Rotation of weekend coverage. Supervision of Bachelor level a possibility.

Job Title: Social Worker Company: Claudette Werner Location: Lowell, MA Description: Click To View Town of ConcordPlanning & Land ManagementAssistant Natural Resources DirectorFT; performs complex tasks rel to mgmt, administer & enforcing state and local wetlands laws. Requires organized and detail-oriented indiv; frequent interruptions. Must be proficient w/ MS Office and Mass. Wetlands Protection Act. Requires equiv to Bachelors & 5 yrs. relevant exp; municipal exp pref. Salary $44K -$55K. EOE App. deadline: 4/8/10Contact HR for req.'d. app. form.Concord Town House, Register to View ,www.concordma.gov/hr As Posted in the Lowell Sun

Job Title: WEEKEND SOCIAL WORKER / PER DIEM / NIGHT - BWH CARE COORDINATION Company: Brigham and Womens Hospital Location: Boston, MA Description: Responsibilities GENERAL SUMMARY / OVERVIEW STATEMENT Reports to the Director of Social Work and Clinical Services and the Manager of Medical Specialties. Helps to resolve personal, psychological, financial and environmental difficulties for patients in the Emergency Department, medical-surgical and ob-gyn areas during evening, night, weekend and holiday hours. Collaborates with other health providers, and refers to community resources as appropriate. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Interviews patient and family to evaluate patients psychosocial situation which is determined by social, emotional, financial, familial and cultural parameters. This includes referring to community agencies. 2. Provides crisis intervention counseling for domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, etc., early identification of discharge needs, extended care facilities and referral to community resources and governmental agencies. Contacts appropriate PCP and outpatient care coordinator for capitated patients. 3. Helps to maximize medical treatment by addressing emotional, social, financial situation and utilization management. 4. Arranges personal, hospital and community resources to optimize patient care. This includes obtaining medical insurance, housing, public assistance, child care, and rehabilitation care. 5. Formulates, coordinates and implements patient care plan with multidisciplinary team and makes referrals for follow-up counseling, home visiting nurse, aide or homemaker services. 6. Collaborates, communicates and consults with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, e.g. courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, welfare agencies, private physicians and other referral sources. 7. Provides clinical documentation including psychosocial assessment, and progress notes. Performs administrative record-keeping, including statistical reports, billing forms, et al. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS 1.Master of Social Work degree from an accredited program 2. Licensure at LCSW, or LICSW current Massachusetts license required 2.Must have a level of knowledge of casework process, organizational systems, and community resources in relation to health, illness and disability, generally acquired through one to two years related experience in a health care setting. 4. Prior experience in health care preferred. SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 1. Must have a solid understanding of current social work theory, practice and treatment methods, familiarity with community issues and resources and with relevant social legislation since up to 80% of job is direct or indirect patient care. 2. Must have a high level of analytical abilities to quickly and independently assess patient needs and psychosocial situations, understand medical records, understand and assess medical-ethical-legal issues, and assess and understand interrelationships between medical team and patient or family; to formulate appropriate intervention or treatment methods, and provide effective interventions with patient, family, staff and institution in resolving complex cases; and to manage and prioritize large caseload under intense pressure. 3. Must have solid understanding of organizational theory and practice in large systems and knowledge of social and health care policies and systems in order to carry out patient care responsibilities effectively. 4. Excellent diagnostic, treatment, interpersonal, organizational and communications skills are necessary to assess patient needs, develop associated treatment plans, provide effective treatment and counseling, mobilize community resources, advise and train staff. 5. Tremendous emotional stamina is needed to manage a heavy caseload of a complex and crisis-laden nature; to think and perform rapidly; to

Job Title: Social Worker/MSW Company: Saint Vincent Hospital Location: Worcester, MA Description: Psychosocial assessment and intervention with patients and families in an inpatient setting. Coordination with other disciplines using an independent approach to discharge planning. At least one year experience in a psychiatric setting. Fills in for case management. *hj

Job Title: Social Worker Company: Catholic Charities of Boston Location: Somerville, MA Description: Social Worker, #4218Catholic Charities Somerville Family Childcare is seeking a full time Social Worker to provide clinical services to children enrolled in child care and their families, manage cases and collaborate with other professionals in diagnosis and assessment, treatment and intervention, as well as outreach and support services. This position may supervise clinical professional staff, student interns and volunteers. A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited educational institution and/or current LICSW license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required. Three to five years supervised social work experience, preferably in child and family treatment, group work and advocacy, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively is required.

Job Title: Home Care Medical Social Workers Company: Hallmark Health VNV Location: Malden, MA Description: We are an integral part of a full-service community healthcare system and are actively involved in end of life care and palliative care initiatives within the healthcare system and in the community. We believe Hospice care and palliative care is both a philosophy of care and an organized, highly structured system for delivering care. We are committed to comprehensive, visionary palliative medicine and hospice care. Our services encompass inpatient and outpatient Hospice consultation to Hospice care at home or in long term care facilities. Our highly skilled interdisciplinary team is supported by extensive bereavement services and full complementary therapy specialists. We are looking for the following team member: Home Care Medical Social Workers Hallmark Health VNV Part-time with benefits, 3 days/ week Responsible for providing direct medical social service to Hallmark Health VNA clients/family. This individual would provide psychosocial assessment and intervention to patients adapting to life-challenging illness and injury, including patients and families receiving Palliative Care Program services. Evaluate high-risk patients including those with substance abuse and psychiatric histories. Evaluate and report cases of abuse and neglect, conducts family meetings to assist in the resolution of care issues, to improve patient/family functioning and communication and to improve patient satisfaction. Assist the health care team in understanding social/psychological factors related to client care to achieve optimal outcomes. Provide (psychosocial and/or) financial assessments of patient/family needs which impact on client’s health care and provides guidance and advocacy regarding the heath care system. Establish goals and priorities with client and makes plans toward realistic and timely resolutions. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide services to client/family. Working knowledge of area resources and services, making referrals to other agencies/services as indicated. Provide short-term counseling as needed around adjustment to illness/injury and caregiver stress and alternate placement when indicated. Requirements include: Master’s Degree in Social Work with valid licensure and 1 - 2 years of experience in acute medical setting, post MSW. We offer competitive salary and benefits including paid time off, agency provided cell phone and laptop, IRS rate mileage reimbursement, health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, LTD, STD, 401K and more! Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice, Inc. 178 Savin Street Malden, MA 02148 Tel: Register to View Fax: Register to View Email: Register to View Or visit www.hallmarkhealth.org EOE

Job Title: Social Worker Company: Child and Family Services Location: Somerville, MA Description: Social WorkerPost AdoptionSomerville, MABachelor?s or Master?s level Social Worker needed. Adoption experience desirable, Full-Time, Local travel required. Diversity and bilingual candidates encouraged to apply. Send Resume and cover letter to: Jacob Hasson, Recruitment SpecialistChild and Family Services1061 Pleasant StreetNew Bedford, MA 02740or e-mail: Register to View

Job Title: Experienced Full Time Social Worker - Long Term Care facility in Concord, MA Company: Kindred Healthcare Location: Concord, MA Description: Provide support to residents and their families in coping with placement in a long-term care facility. Be the understanding, helpful and caring person they turn to at this difficult time. Perform assessment at admission; update as needed.Responsibilities:Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change of condition and/or annually; create, review and update care plan and progress notesProvide direct psychosocial interventionAssist resident's family in coping with placement in a skilled nursing facility, physical illness, disabilities of the resident, and the grieving processCoordinate resident visits with outside services - dental, optical, etc.Work with the resident, family and other team members to plan dischargeConduct in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and resident rightsSupervise and guide Social Services AssistantsAttend and document resident counsel meetingsConduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.