Clinical Social Worker I at McLean Hospital(MCL) in Middleborough, Massachusetts

Job Description:

External Job Description


McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.



Job Title: Clinical Social Worker I



Job Summary



The Clinical Social Worker I collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community.



Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)



1. Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal and/or environmental issues. Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition and treatment plans.


2. Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.


3. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.



Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities



1. Demonstrates basic foundational skills showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.


2. Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation.


3. May need assistance and guidance in ensuring the patient needs, safety measures and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.


4. Developing and demonstrating interpersonal collaboration in a medical setting- inpatient or outpatient.


5. May need coaching/guidance in this area. May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.


6. Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.


7. Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration and equity among health care team members, other colleagues, and organization to support, and enhance patient care.



Qualifications

Qualifications - External


Qualifications - External
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Degree Field of Study Required/Preferred And/Or Bachelor's Degree Social Work required or
Master's Degree Social Work required or
Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a
degree? No
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses/Certifications Time Frame Required/ Preferred And/Or
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] preferred
Social Worker, Licensed Clinical [LCSW - State License] preferred
Social Worker, Licensed Independent Clinical [LICSW - State License] preferred
Social Worker, Licensed [LSW - State License] preferred
Licensed Mental Health Counselor [State License] preferred



EEO Statement

McLean is an Affirmative Action 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.