Social Worker, LICSW at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Harvard University


Position Title: Social Worker, LICSW

Req ID: 67460BR

School or Unit: University Health Services

Description: Position Description

The Social Worker, LICSW provides assessment and clinical care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and referral, to a diverse population of Harvard students and their dependents. Counsels and provides outreach and education, consults with University administrators, maintains quality assurance, and participates in improvement activities. Participates in week day urgent care schedules.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Care of Patients:

• Facilitates the clinical management of patients through the process of evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and referral to the appropriate resources.
• Provides individual, group, and crisis intervention.
• Coordinates out-patient visits to ensure timely access to the appropriate services.
• Identifies and monitors high-risk patients and expedites an individualized crisis management plan.
• Develops and maintains mechanisms to assure continuity of care for individuals requiring acute care.
• Provides and documents patient education.
• Assists and participates in the development of treatment plans consistent with the policies and procedures of the Mental Health Service.
• Supervises trainees, including social work interns, psychiatry residents, and psychology trainees.
• Provides outreach and consults with Houses, Tutors, Proctors, and Deans' offices and other officers of the University.
• Develops and conducts training sessions.
• Supports primary care model.
• Manages caseload appropriately.
• Documents all patient contacts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manages clinically expected outcomes to treatment.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• Identifies and assesses appropriateness of care and accessibility.

Professional/Team Workplace Accountability:

• Works in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
• Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities in compliance with AAAHC standards and identifies areas for improvement. Adheres to HUHS documentation standards and monitoring.
• Participates in weekday urgent care schedule and serves on HUHS departmental committees as needed.
• Demonstrates dependable work ethic.

Compliance:

• Adheres to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the department.
• Employs the standards, practices, and procedures of the department.
• Completes and complies with HUHS training requirements including HIPAA Privacy and Security.
• Reports non-compliance incidents to the supervisor, manager, and/or Compliance Officer.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Additional Basic Qualifications:

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (L.I.C.S.W) with current Massachusetts license.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Excel skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Experience with emergency care and crisis management.
• Demonstrated work experience in the following areas: assessment/treatment of a diverse population, substance addiction, eating disorders, multicultural adjustment issues, student health issues, and outreach and consultation in a university community.
• Fluency in a foreign language (Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Spanish).

Working Conditions

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with current Massachusetts license

Working Conditions

• Travel may be required
• May be required to work evengings and weekends

Additional Information

• Harvard University requires a pre-employment reference and background screening.
• Harvard University is unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
• This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.

About Us

Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) is a campus-based health care organization devoted exclusively to members of the Harvard community. Our work includes multi-specialty ambulatory medical care, behavioral and mental health services, and campus public health. HUHS also manages two self-funded health insurance plans, the Harvard University Group Health Plan (HUGHP, for university employees and dependents) and the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP, for students and dependents).

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Department Office Location: USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code: W0157P HLT Social Worker III

Job Function: Health Care

Work Format: Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Sub Unit: ------------

Salary Grade: 057

Department: CAMHS


Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status: Full-time

Pre-Employment Screening: Criminal, Education, Identity

Schedule: Schedule: Tuesday: 8 hours per day Wednesday: 8 hours per day Friday: 4 hours per day Total: 20 hours per week

Commitment to Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging: Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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