Location: Lowell,MA, USA
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network,Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.
Why Join Us?At Tufts Medicine -Lowell General Hospital, we're more than a health system – we're a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.
Competitive salaries&benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one
403(b) Retirement with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Free on-site parking
Opportunities for career growth
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. For this role, we are looking for candidates that are specially interested in Maternal Child Health and solid experience with electronic health records.
Location:Lowell General Hospital- 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA
Hours:40 hours days - Flexible schedule
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.Providesoutreach, case finding/screening for high-risk issues that mayimpacton patient's progress, participation in plan,dischargeor ability toutilizeresources.
About Lowell GeneralFor more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.
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.