CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER - LCSW/ FULL TIME / NEURO-RECOVERY & COVID RECOVERY CLINICS / HYBRID WORK
The Neuro-recovery Clinic supports the recovery and reintegration of patients who have sustained severe neurological injuries (e.g., major stroke or brain bleeding, aneurysms, brain injuries) that have led to significant disabilities. The Neuro-recovery Clinic social worker will work on an interdisciplinary team to help individuals and their caregivers following their discharge from the ICU adjust to illness and promote optimal functioning.
The COVID Recovery Clinic focuses on assisting patients who are suffering from symptoms caused by Long COVID. The new, multidisciplinary COVID Recovery Center treats patients who have recovered from COVID-19 infection but still experience lingering symptoms or complications from COVID treatment. The Center provides a centralized location to evaluate post-COVID symptoms and coordinate care to help patients achieve the best possible recovery.
Conducts assessments to identify highrisk psychosocial factors of patients/families that impact health status and helps hospital staff understand the influence of those factors upon the course of medical care. Works effectively as part of interdisciplinary health care teams. Participates on Departmental, Hospital, Satellite, community task forces and committees.
Supports the academic, teaching and research missions of the BWH Departments of Psychiatry and Social Work.
The Clinical Social Worker reports directly to the assigned Social Work Manager.
Clinical Triage Function:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master's of Social Work Degree from an accredited program required.
Licensure: Current Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) preferred.
Experience: Previous clinical social work experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
For employment as Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, at the BWH Department of Social Work:
Your offer of Employment as a Clinical Social Worker, LCSW is contingent upon passing the LICSW exam. The Clinical Social Worker is required to take the exam within 6 months of eligibility and will be allowed a total of 12 months to successfully pass the exam. Failure to pass the LICSW exam (within a 12-month period after eligibility) will result in termination of employment. Individuals who fail to attain LICSW may apply for other vacant positions for which they are currently qualified and will be considered for rehire as a Clinical Social Worker, LICSW once they have passed the LICSW exam.
COMPETENCIES
The Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is expected to demonstrate the following: