[FULL TIME Remote] Social Work - Outpatient Licensed Independent

Looking for a straightforward job? We're hiring a Social Work - Outpatient Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - $33 Per Hour! We have an opening at our office in Remote. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. The compensation for this role is a competitive salary, reflecting our commitment to attracting the best.   Mass General Brigham is seeking a Social Work Outpatient Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker for a job in Boston, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements  Specialty: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker  Discipline: Social Work  Duration: Ongoing  40 hours per week  Shift: 8 hours, days  Employment Type: Staff At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package. Social Worker LICSW - Outpatient Psychiatry- Full Time/ 40 Hours/ Boston MA - Hybrid work schedule includes some remote/virtual work and onsite - Geriatric/ General Psychiatry - Ask... about Sign On Bonus! (eligible non-MGB employees) GENERAL SUMMARY - The clinical social worker is a key member of the psychiatric outpatient team who provides and oversees the provision of psychosocial and mental health care for selected patients and families. - Conducts bio-psychosocial assessment, triage, short term treatment and referral, as indicated. Identifies high-risk 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. Assumes clinical evaluation, intervention and planning for patients with complex psychosocial risk. Works effectively as part of interdisciplinary health care teams. - Provides clinical services to patients/families that address psychosocial, environmental, agespecific and cultural issues in order to maximize emotional, social and physical well being and the effective use of health care and community resources. - Collaborates with and provides social work consultation to other disciplines within the setting and community. Participates on Departmental, Hospital, Satellite, community task forces and committees. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Practice: · Behavioral Health o Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations in cooperation with patient/family, psychiatrist and interdisciplinary team, and develop treatment plans based on patient needs/goals. o Continually assess patient s behavioral health status, and provide evidence based interventions and strategies to improve patient/family functioning and/or medical adherence. o Provide recommendation and coordination of external and/or urgent psychiatric/social resources based on assessment and collaboration with patient/family. o Provide risk assessment and intervention as part of the interdisciplinary team, with emphasis on harm reduction. When necessary, refer to and coordinate with appropriate emergency services. o Provide a care management approach around psychosocial/behavioral health needs using an evidence-based collaborative care management approach. o Act as the lead liaison between patient and psychiatrist and other key treatment providers o Provide group therapy, with content determined by patient/departmental need. · Health Behavior o Provide clinical assessment with patients around chronic disease and health behavior self management obstacles. o Provide health behavior interventions to support and increase patient/family self efficacy that include, but are not limited to, health action plans, change interventions, and motivational and problem solving techniques that address obstacles to goals. · Care Management o Identify psychiatric patients who are at high risk and/or have multiple or complex psychosocial needs.o Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, in conjunction with the psychiatrist, and develop treatment plans for patients receiving care management. o Provide resources as needed to encourage patient s progress, and provide evidence based psychotherapeutic interventions to assist patient in accomplishing treatment goals. o Meet with patients/families in person and/or provide evidence based interventions over the phone. o Conduct family meetings as needed to support patient progress, collaborate with various medical providers and/or additional service providers to coordinate care. o Measure patients progress by routinely administering mood symptom assessment scales. o Act as primary coordinator/manager of patient care, ensuring communication among provider Apply tot his job Apply To this Job