Location: Melrose,MA, USA
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.
If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team atMelrose/Wakefield Hospital.
Job Overview
This positionprovidesa range of clinical social work services to patients/clients and families in inpatient, ambulatory and community settingsutilizingindividual, family or group modalities and practicing within the guidelines of professional social work ethics and standards.Participatesin a multi-discipline caseconferences.Consult with agency care providersregardingsocial service needs of clients and families.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salaries&Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision day one
403(b) pension plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Free on-site parking
Opportunities for career growth and more!
Location:Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA
Hours:Week days - 24 hours
Minimum Qualifications
1.Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
2.LicensedClinical Social Worker (LCSW).Licensure in NH may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need.
3.One(1) yearof related experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of workandare not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assigned.
1.Providespsychosocial assessment of the individual and family, including limitations, deficits and strengths in their current situation and environment, as well as functional level.May conduct a psychiatric social work assessment according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).Develops treatment plans withappropriateand competent interventions.
2.Responsible for psychosocial assessmentsand interventionsin crisis situations that often involve issues of suicide, homicide, family violence, elder or child abuse.
3.Demonstratessound clinical judgment in assessing the patient's needs for long-term care, including evaluating the home and family situation, helping the patient and family to develop an in-home care plan, exploring alternatives to in-homecareand arranging for placement if necessary.
4.Providestreatment, therapy,psycho-educationand/or counseling utilizing individual, family or group modalities.
5.Providesinformation, referral and creative resource acquisition for specific individual and family needs both within the Hospital and in the community as indicated.Assistspatients/families to understand psychosocial factors impeding their maximalutilizationof hospital and community resources.
6.Collaborates with andprovidespsychosocial consultation to the health care team to promote a smooth, coordinated plan of care.Aids the team in understanding and integrating the significance of psychosocial factors in relation to patient's illness,treatmentand recovery.Identifiespsychosocial issues that may impede progress.Makes recommendations to the teamregardingpatient/family care and management.Assistshealth care team toassistpatient/family level of understanding to make informed decisions.
7.Providesmedical social services to the patient's family member or caregiver on a short-term basis when necessary to remove a clear and directimpedimentto the effective treatment of the patient's medical condition or rate of recovery.
8.Treats patients and families with dignity and respect at all times.Offers time for questions and answers;demonstratesempathy in communication while working towardoptimalhealth goals.
9.Providesoutreach, case finding/screening for high-risk issues that mayimpacton patient's progress, participation in plan,dischargeor ability toutilizeresources.
10.Assists with discharge planning issues to ensure continuity of care.Formulates,coordinatesand implements the psychosocial components of outpatient care.
11.Consults,collaboratesand communicates with a wide range of social,governmentaland legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals,physiciansand other sources.
12.Serves as a patient/family advocate with a variety of systems both internally and externally as required.May be called upon to testify in court.
13.Participatesin social work professional education,supervisionand teaching activities; supervises or trains staff social workers, student interns, house staff, nurses, medical students, and volunteers asrequired.
14.Conducts orparticipatesin professional organizations, grant writing, teaching, public presentations,seminarsand workshops. May supervise staff social workers, social work associates, social work interns,parent consultants, house staff, nurses, medicalstudentsand volunteers as required.Responsible for making recommendations to the Director of Social Work Servicesregardingservice delivery gaps, systemicissuesand program development.
15.Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) anddemonstratescompliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures.Practicesconfidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines.
About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston.Melrose/WakefieldHospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital's commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at...@tuftsmedicine.org.