Social Worker, LICSW/ LMHC 20 hours

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Revere
300 Ocean Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 05, 2025
ABOUT THIS JOB: The mental health department at MGH-Revere seeks a skilled and independent clinical social worker to add to our multi-disciplinary team of clinicians serving the health center's patient population. The ideal candidate would have a strong, quality-driven work ethic, experience in providing clinical care to adults and children, be proficient in multiple modes of psychotherapy, have awareness and sensitivity to multicultural issues, be able to negotiate psychosocial problems inherent in our patient population, work well with other members of the clinical team and health center staff, and be committed to the mission and values of the organization. Additional language proficiency is desirable, Spanish language skills beneficial given our diverse patient population. This position largely involves providing individual psychotherapy to patients with a diverse range of diagnoses. LICSW / LMHC QUALIFICATIONS: Require either:* a) Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program and currentMassachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) OR b) Master's degree such as mental health or psychology from an accredited program and current Massachusetts Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Experience providing therapy services. Strong assessment and treatment skills. Good organizational skills. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to understand the role of social worker in a hospital setting and to work in a complex, fast-paced environment. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments, related medications (i.e., psychotropic, chemotherapy, etc.), acuity versus chronicity, and effect on normal growth and development. Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and brief, short term or long term treatment/management with individuals, families, couples and/or groups. Ability to provide crisis intervention/treatment/management skills. Demonstrated competency in age specific, developmental behaviors; cultural issues; effect and management of illness. Knowledge of community agencies/resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients. Documents in medical record according to departmental policies and procedures. Maintains patient/family confidentiality. Ability to collaborate with team, consultant with and teach other clinicians. Adaptability to change - willingness to engage and adjust workflow to changes within the health care delivery system. Additional Job Description The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.