Social Worker-Inpatient Behavioral Health at Partner's Healthcare in Northampton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
The Social Worker - Inpatient Behavioral Health is responsible for performing clinical social work functions and some social services case work and discharge planning activities for clients on Cooley Dickinson's Behavioral Health Unit (West 5) and their family members. Assessing and addressing clinical treatment goals while an inpatient, and establishing liaisons with community providers and other hospital programs are essential components of this position to achieve continuity of care. The Social Worker also provides other clinical services which may include: family education, bio-psychosocial assessments, groups and other aspects of treatment planning and implementation. This position reports to the Assistant Clinical Manager, Behavioral Health and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.



Qualifications


- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work required - Current licensure as a Certified Social Worker (LICSW) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required - Current CPR certification required - CPI certification required within 90 days - Five (5) years experience in a social work setting and in mental health required, experience in addictions preferred - Current Massachusetts driver's license, good driving record, and access to reliable transportation required



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


30 Locust Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



Work Shift


Rotating (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. 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.



Mass General Brigham Competency Framework


At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.