Social Work Case Manager LICSW Required- Cambridge Inpatient Case Management Job at Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, MA

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  • Cambridge Health Alliance
  • Cambridge, MA

Job Description

Requisition Number: 9873

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital 

Work Days: Mon-Fri; 8:00-4:30, rotating weekends and holidays  

Category: Social Work  

Department: Inpatient Case Management CH 

Job Type: Full time  

Work Shift: Day 

Hours/Week: 40.00 

Union Name: Union of Social Workers

Summary:

Responsible for the evaluation and management of assigned patients in the inpatient hospital (Med/Surg, ICU and Maternity units) and ED settings, providing a range of psychosocial care, collaboration with and connection to community based resources and addressing social barriers to discharge. Coordinates and executes discharge planning functions for high risk hospitalized and ED patients with social barriers to discharge.  

Job Details:

Clinical Social Workers within the inpatient medical units are vital members of the multi-disciplinary treatment teams. They are responsible for the evaluation and treatment of assigned caseload, including assessment of psychological needs and constructs plans for a broad range of psychosocial care. The diversity of the client population served in addition to the treatment modalities utilized requires interdisciplinary expertise and collaboration. The Social Worker will assess and intervene appropriately on cases concerning abuse/neglect/domestic violence, make appropriate referrals for aftercare, provide supportive Clinical Case Management counseling, provide short term and crisis intervention focusing on problems precipitating admission to medical units and disposition from hospital to community or other facilities. The social worker aids in resolution of care issues and needs, works to improve family functioning and communication, and increase patient satisfaction. They provide referrals for patients and families as part of the comprehensive discharge planning process. Referrals for adults, and/or families with psychiatric illness, substance abuse, and medical illness. Casework or therapy may take place in the hospital, offices, or community setting, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Education/Training: Masters degree, Social Work 

Licensure: Current MA licensure as LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)

Certifications: Same as above. When required, must be credentialed by the CHA Medical Staff for practice in relevant clinical practice areas

Previous Experience: Incumbents must have completed at least one successful internship in a medical setting required. 

Prior experience in a medical setting required. 

Two years post masters degree, in medical, clinical or human service setting with relevant populations preferred

 
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

 

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.

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