Social Worker Jobs in Massachusetts

Job Title: Clinical Coordinator Company: Gavin Foundation, Inc. Location: Boston, MA Description: SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provide clinical team leadership and clinical supervision to Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors and case managers. Oversee treatment coordination and service delivery to individuals and SOAP clients. Attend regular staff, clinical, and management team meetings for Foundation programs. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide clinical supervision; including group and individual hours toward licensure for designated staff/interns and document. * Provide leadership and consultation to staff collaborating with mental health agencies. * Assure compliance with clinical aspects of contract including utilization and documentation. * Participate in weekly management meetings. * Work with management team and evaluator to formulate, implement and maintain policies and procedures. * Schedule and attend monthly in-service training. * Assist clinical staff with crisis intervention. * Commit to the prevision of cultural competent service. * Ensure program is compliant with mandatory reporting laws, mandatory incident reporting and ensure ethical practices are followed. * Assist Clinical Director with annually evaluation/review. * Perform other related task and duties as assigned by the Clinical Director. REQIREMENTS: * A Master’s Degree in Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or Counseling. * Valid Massachusetts license as a clinical psychologist or Master Social Worker. * Working knowledge of 12 Step Programs * Four years experience working in addictions. * Prior experience working with adolescents. * Prior supervisory experience. * Must be able to demonstrate cultural competence. * Knowledge of Federal, state and local laws governing substance abuse and mental health services. * Must meet Massachusetts CORI requirements DESIRED SKILLS: * Previous experience working is outpatient substance abuse treatment program. * Experience providing supervision to interns. * Have relationships with mental health/substance abuse providers in greater Boston. SCHEDULE: Varies daily Monday through Friday Benefits: 401K, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Tuition reimbursement for job related training Workmen’s Compensation and Time off plan – Clinical Supervision Provided Applicants must be a Masters Level Clinician. Multicultural candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Company: Arbor Associates, Inc. Location: Lowell, MA Description: Our client, a non-profit organization in Lowell, MA, has an immediate need for a Master's Level Licensed Clinical Social Worker to write IAP's for DMH clients.The is a full time temporary role (30-90 days) and will begin ASAP.Minimum QualificationsMaster's Degree in Social Work and Licensed in accordance with Massachusetts regulations.Knowledge of serious and persistent mental illnessKnowledge of rehabilitative treatment planningAbility to work independently along with being a member of a teamStrong written and verbal communication skillsFor consideration, please forward your cover letter and resume, along with hourly rate requirement to:Danielle MulhollandHuman Resources Manager Register to View ARBOR is a significant presence in New England's Behavioral Health and Human Service, Childcare and Education Community.  For over 27 years, ARBOR has provided reputable, capable and caring service professionals to people who are underserved and individuals who face day-to-day challenges.  ARBOR is distinct in the clients it services and for its remarkable track record in developing and retaining exceptional employees who "make the difference."  ARBOR Associates, Inc. "The source for people who care."www.arborstaffing.com

Job Title: Social Worker Company: South Bay Mental Health Center Location: South Yarmouth, MA Description: Social Worker South Yarmouth As a Master's level Social Worker at South Bay Mental Health you will provide a variety of community-based services to individuals, children, adults, and families. But that is just the beginning. You will strengthen your professional commitment and gain valuable experience leading individual, family, couples, and group therapy. The work will often involve a diverse population with a variety of experiences, including intensive family issues, trauma, forensics, substance abuse, and mental illness. South Bay encourages growth and specialty opportunities: Trauma Therapist, Substance Abuse Counselor, Forensic Counselor, Dual Diagnosis Counselor, Staff Therapist, Family and Marriage Counselor, Mental Health Counselor, Expressive Therapist, LMHC, LMFT, MSW, LCSW, LICSW. South Bay is committed to diversity and welcomes bilingual and multicultural applicants. Come bring you strengths and skills into play as a member of our dedicated team of professionals. A Master's level degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field is required. Since 1986, South Bay Mental Health Center offers a network of care that is sensitive to our clients' unique abilities and focused on maximizing their independence. Current openings are available in our outpatient mental health clinics including Brockton, Attleboro, Fall River, Lawrence, Lowell, Plymouth, Weymouth, Worcester, and Yarmouth. To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to Register to View or via fax at Register to View . For further details visit our website at www.southbaymentalhealth.com 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: Part Time 24hr Social Worker Company: Location: Boston, MA Description: Danvers based Hospice of the North Shore is the largest not-for-profit hospice in Massachusetts. With hospice care, palliative care, the Kaplan Family Hospice House and the Center for Grief and Healing, we provide a continuum of services that are unmatched in Massachusetts. To learn more visit our website at hns.org. SUMMARY: We have a current need for a 24 hour Social Worker who will work within the interdisciplinary team to provide supportive services to terminally ill patients and families. The days this position require are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the social worker is responsible for identifying patient/family psychosocial needs, and for addressing those needs through direct service and/or consultation with other staff members in accordance with the hospice plan of care. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in social work or related field preferred. Current Massachusetts social work licensure (LICSW preferred, LCSW accepted with appropriate work experience). Minimum three years counseling experience. Experience counseling terminally ill persons and their families; knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources. Experience and training in leading support groups, and skill in the area of family psychosocial assessment. Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings. Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation, and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team. *Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.

Job Title: Clinical Associate (LCSW/LICSW)-Walker School Company: walker school Location: Needham, MA Description: Walker is a network of facilities and professionals that provides world-class mental health services, state-of-the-art special education, expert professional training and consultation, and child welfare advocacy. It is a privilege to accompany children and families on their journey as they find their strengths, achieve what they may have considered impossible and build a future for themselves marked by health, accomplishment and pride. Education and Licensure- Required: LCSW; Valid drivers license to drive in Massachusetts Preferred:LICSW Summary of Position- Provide clinical case management and other clinical services, including home-based services, to day and residential students and families served by programs of Walker’s Needham Campus; provide clinical consultation to direct care and educational staff; provide ongoing assessment, treatment planning, and goal focused treatment implementation, and discharge planning for students at Walker’s Needham Campus. Experience- Required: Experience in therapeutic treatment with latency aged children and their families, proficiency in use of computer systems for clinical information management, excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to produce written reports in a timely manner. Preferred: Experience with assessment, goal focused treatment planning, TCI (therapeutic crisis intervention) and evidence based treatment modalities. Previous clinical work in special education, family based treatment or residential treatment Essential functions- 1. Work as part of a clinical team with direct case management oversight for up to 15 cases. 2. Assessment of child and family needs (using CANS, Social Network Map, and other multidisciplinary assessments as indicated.) 3. Development and implementation of goal focused treatment plans based on assessment. 4. Consistent communication with family and all collaterals including school, residence, therapists, funding sources, and outside providers. 5. Oversight and maintenance of student record. 6. Facilitate home based family therapy. 7. Provide individual, family, or group therapy for clients as indicated through assessment and utilizing evidence based treatment modalities with clear, measurable goals. 8. Lead or co-lead issue oriented or didactic therapy groups for children or parents. 9. Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, clinical rounds, and treatment meetings as needed. 10. On-call coverage, as assigned. 11. Clinical consultation to direct care staff. 12. Other duties as assigned

Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER HEME/ONC / 40 HOURS / DAYS - BWH CARE COORDINATION Company: Brigham and Womens Hospital Location: Boston, MA Description: Responsibilities GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT As a member of the Care Coordination team, coordinates patient care through the continuum thereby facilitating the achievement of optimal quality outcomes in relation to clinical care and cost effectiveness. Provides clinical psychosocial, discharge planning and care coordination services to patients/families in all settings of care inpatient, ambulatory and community. Identifies high risk psychosocial factors of patients/families that impact discharge planning/health status and helps hospital staff understand the influence of those factors upon the course of medical care. Assumes care coordination responsibility for patients with complex psychosocial risk (domestic violence, protective services, frail elderly, disabled, substance abuse, etc.). Assesses adaptation of families to patients' illnesses, provides crisis intervention as needed, and ensures maximum participation of patients/families in the care coordination process. Serves as an expert about and as a liaison to community resource programs. Provides consultation, teaching, research and program development within their assignment. Identifies, addresses and participates in the resolution of variances that affect the quality and/or cost of care. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care Management A. Identifies patient's/family's psychosocial, financial or legal concerns that affect patient care management and interacts with patient/family/interdisciplinary team to facilitate the patient care process. B. Improves patient and/or family understanding of and adjustment to the medical diagnosis to maximize benefits of medical intervention and enhance patient/family functioning throughout the course of illness. Ensures that the patient/family are involved in all phases of the patient care process. C. Provides short term crisis intervention counseling for patient/family as needed. D. Identifies and utilizes appropriate community resources to optimize patient outcomes. Provides liaison and referral services to community agencies. E. Provides care coordination services for patients/families during admission, ambulatory settings and ensures emergency home visiting assessments. F. Maintains confidentiality and complies with professional ethics according to professional and Departmental standards. G. As a member of the Care Coordination Team: 1.Advocates for the patient to ensure quality outcomes. 2.Participates in the planning of care for assigned patient population in conjunction with the Care Coordination Team. 3. Participates in the provision of emotional support to the patient/family during patient's illness in conjunction with the Care Coordination Team. 4. Identifies and utilizes appropriate community resources to optimize patient outcomes. 5. Identifies opportunities for service line process improvement. Utilization Management Intervenes with appropriate individuals/departments/agencies regarding delays in service that may have an impact on quality of patient care, length of stay or inappropriate patient admissions. Discharge Planning A. Assesses patient's/family's adaptation to patient illness and ability to provide for patient's care needs. B. Serves as a resource to the interdisciplinary team for community based social service agencies. C. Works with the financial specialist to assist patient/family with process of addressing financial concerns, including insurance issues and Medicaid applications. D. As a member of the Care Coordination Team: 1. Reviews patient information for assigned caseload, determines anticipated length of stay and discharge plan and begins discharge planning process in collaboration with the care coordination team, patient, family. 2. Interacts with

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: Assistant Clinical Program Director (Social Worker/Residential) Boston, MA Company: Gould Farm Location: Boston, MA Description: Assistant Clinical/Program Director, Boston Area Programs Level IV Reporting to the Clinical/Program Director of the Boston Area Programs, this Social Worker is responsible to provide clinical and programmatic leadership to ensure the smooth functioning of Fellside, a transitional and community-based program supporting adults with mental illness on their journey toward recovery and greater independence. Must desire to promote the values and spirit of Gould Farm, to actively participate as a member of the community and to continuously seek ways to improve, both self and function. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Orient, train and supervise Residential and Weekend Relief staff regarding: daily structure of activities/Work Program, food and household supplies, house chore and cooking rotations and general upkeep of residence to ensure that program participants receive optimal quality of care. • Assist in the development of the workforce planning and staffing of the BAP team, including external resources required to complement the staff functions. • Co-coordinate staff schedules and act as back-up to other staff as required. • Effectively coach residents and staff in behaviors appropriate to the Gould Farm model of living and working in community. • Assist in the design of intervention practices for use by members of BAP team. • Provide on-call coverage on rotational schedule and back up leadership, administrative and clinical supervision to the Clinical Case Managers, Resource Coordinator and graduate intern in the absence of the Clinical/Program Director. • Provide case management support services for 5-8 residents of Fellside, those receiving Supported Transition Services, and Extended Community members including meeting weekly to co-create, discuss & assess treatment plan goals. Develop and implement treatment plans to be reviewed and updated as appropriate to level of care. Document progress through logs, weekly and monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries. • Work closely with families of guests to insure continuity of care in treatment and to promote guest and family well-being including facilitating periodic family meetings. • Interface with psychiatrists and therapists to ensure best clinical practices with respect to program participants’ counseling and therapy. Obtain consistent psychiatric progress notes from psychiatrists. Collaborate with other service providers, employers, volunteer service placements agencies and educational/vocational supports as needed. • Assist with the facilitation of weekly staff and clinical meetings and take an active role in team problem-solving and setting all internal house policies. • Work in collaboration with Clinical/Program Director in ensuring that staff have proper trainings and maintaining program participant charts as required by DMH. • Coordinate emergency procedures; oversee fire drills, orientation and annual training to residents and staff in fire safety, disaster and evacuation plans as required by DMH.

Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER I Company: Location: Boston, MA Description: Salary Range: $654.06 - 766.33 weekly DOE Responsible for provision of a range of services to client caseload including: home visits, administering assessment tools and development/implementation of treatment plans. Coordinate and facilitate workshops and training to school-age children, parents and educators as needed. Manages client records, develop referral resources, provide case-management on issues around housing, benefits, physical and emotional health referrals, and legal services. Attends and represents the program at BPS related meetings. Serve as team member and liaison to various agencies and programs. Participates in outreach activities, collaborations, case finding strategies and case management. Works with families using a strengthen-based model service-delivery model. Adheres to program protocols, standards and policies. Performs other duties as required.