Addiction Social Worker - Boston, United States - Beth Israel Lahey Health

Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United States

1 month ago

Show more Collapse job

Description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Job Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)

The Social Worker is a member of a dynamic, fast-paced social work team supporting the behavioral health and substance abuse needs of Beth Israel Deaconess HealthCare (BIDHC), a large network of primary care practices.

The team responds to referrals of patients with unmet behavioral health needs through telephonic outreach. The Social Worker will complete assessments and match patients with appropriate behavioral health resources.

The Social Worker will contribute to the development and delivery of behavioral health focused training sessions to primary care staff and providers and may additionally provide in-person triage of referred patients within the primary care practice setting.

Job Description:

Screen and triage referred patient requests for assistance around behavioral health, substance abuse, domestic violence, psycho-social stressors and/or concerns around aging at home.

Upon receipt of referral, conduct thorough assessment of patient needs and provide information regarding appropriate community based resources. Communicate with patients telephonically and provide short-term intervention with the aim of connecting patients to community-based resources. Utilize motivational interviewing and problem solve around barriers to accessing necessary care. Partner with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care planning. Assess patient needs during high-risk moments including concerns of suicidality, psychosis, elder abuse and domestic violence. Work collaboratively with the care team to create a plan to ensure patient safety. Provides timely and appropriate communication and documentation in the patient medical record. Work collaboratively with social worker team to maintain and update database of community-based resources. Maintain up to date knowledge and utilize available behavioral health resources, including partial programs and substance abuse treatment options. Serves as a content resource for multidisciplinary staff and mentor/trainer to less experienced staff. Encourages an environment of idea sharing and feedback. Provides consultation and education regarding psycho-social and behavioral health issues affecting patient care. Advises and addresses ethical and risk management issues in a timely manner. Seek opportunities and implements goals for own professional development. Participates in case reviews and regular team meetings. Serves as a mentor and/or training resource to less experienced staff. Supports an environment of idea sharing and feedback.

Collaborate with Community Health Workers, to address concrete resource needs (ie food, housing, transportation) and ensures safety for high risk patients.

Build relationships with primary care practices.

May be embedded into the primary care practice(s), to allow for in-person assessments and a smooth transition of the patient from the PCP.

Social Workers will ensure that PHI (Patient Health Information) will only be used for the purposes of patient TPO (treatment, payment and operations).

BIDHC patient personal health information is only shared with individuals who are actively managing the patient's care. NO other parties are entitled to receive, discuss a patient's personal health information without the patient's permission. The Social Worker will ensure patient safety practices to prevent/eliminate risk of patient harm. Adverse patient events and near misses will be promptly reported to the BIDHCRisk Management Dept.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below

Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Boston Public Schools Boston, United States

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply to the Social Worker [Candidate Pool Posting] (SY and be screened through the Central Office screening process. Background and Overview The Boston Public Schools is committed to providing every child in every classroom an ...
Social Worker

3 days ago

Committee for Public Counsel Services Boston, United States

Overview · The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a full-time Social Worker to work with attorneys representing children and indigent parents in our Boston office. · We fight ...
Social Worker

5 days ago

Mass Inc Boston, United States

********************ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE CPCS iCIMS WEBSITE. IF YOU APPLY THROUGH MASS CAREERS AND DO NOT COMPLETE THE CPCS iCIMS APPLICATION, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY (CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR B ...
Social Worker

5 days ago

Committee for Public Counsel Services Boston, United States

Overview: · The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a full-time Social Worker to work with attorneys representing children and indigent parents in our Boston office. · We figh ...
Social Worker

1 week ago

TotalMed Staffing Boston, United States

We are seeking a Hospital Social Worker for an assignment in Boston Massachusetts. The ideal candidate should be comfortable helping patients adapt to their limitations and assisting families with important decisions about their loved ones. experience with psychosocial models and ...
Social Worker

3 days ago

Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United States

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · Job Summary: Provides psychosocial screening, assessment, treatment, and follow-up for patients and families. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, internal and ext ...
Social Worker

1 day ago

Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United States

Job Type: Per Diem · Time Type: Part time · Work Shift: Day (United States of America) · FLSA Status: Non-Exempt · When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · Job Type: · Per Diem · Scheduled Hours: · 0 · Work ...
Social Worker Needed

1 week ago

Bridgeline Staffing Boston, United States

Job Opportunity: Social Worker - Boston Charter School · Bridgeline Staffing, an educational staffing company, seeks a dedicated Social Worker to join a prominent Boston Charter School for the remainder of the 23/24 school year. As a vital member of the student support team, you ...
Clinical Social Worker

1 week ago

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Boston, United States

Clinical Social Work/ MGH - Dialysis · Full-Time/ 40 Hours/ Day Shift · $3,000 sign-on bonus for LCSW, based upon eligibility (non-MGB) · $7,000 sign-on bonus for LICSW, based upon eligibility (non-MGB) · About this Job: We are seeking a full-time clinical social worker to join ...
Licensed Social Worker

2 weeks ago

YMCA of Greater Boston Boston, United States

Licensed Social Worker (LICSW)Department: Child Development: Day CampEmployment Type: Part TimeLocation: Association OfficeDescriptionThe Greater Boston YMCA is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LICSW) to support our Child Development teams with training and implementation of pos ...
Clinical Social Worker

1 week ago

State of Massachusetts Boston, United States

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic human services professional to serve as Inpatient Clinical Social Worker (C) in a fast-moving, exciting, and rewarding environment. This professional will provide direct clinical care and car Clinical, Social Worker, Ment ...
Clinical Social Worker

19 hours ago

Heading Home Boston, United States

Job Details · Job Location · Administrative - Boston, MA · Position Type · Full Time · Salary Range · $75, $90,000.00 Salary · Job Shift · Day · Job Category · Nonprofit - Social Services · Description · Job Title: Clinical Social Worker · Location: Boston, MA 02115 · ...
Clinical Social Worker

1 week ago

Tufts Medicine Boston, United States

We're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. We can't wait to grow alongside you. · Sign on bonus available depending on shift and experience · Job Profile Summary · This role focuses on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and can provide serv ...
Social Worker Intern

1 week ago

YMCA of Greater Boston Boston, United States

Social Worker Intern (MSW) · Department: Child Development: Day Camp · Employment Type: Part Time · Location: Association Office · Description · The Greater Boston YMCA is seeking a Social Worker Intern to support our Child Development teams with training and implementation o ...
Addiction Social Worker

2 days ago

Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United States

**Job Type:** Regular · **Time Type:** Full time · **Work Shift:** Day (United States of America) · **FLSA Status:** Exempt · **When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives.** · **Job Type:** · Regular · **Sc ...
ICMP Social Worker

4 days ago

Mass General Brigham Boston, United States

The Integrated Care Management Program (i. CMP) at MGH is looking for a dynamic clinical social worker with excellent clinical, care coordination experience with strong organizational skills. The position is in a program of care coordination with a c Social Worker, Worker, Clinic ...
Travel Social Worker

19 hours ago

Emerald Health Services Boston, United States

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel - MSW Social Worker - Emergency Department · Shift: Variable N/E, 12x3, 36hrs per week · Length: 13 weeks · First week of training will be M-F 8a-430p. Shift: WK 1 Wed, Thurs, Friday (3pm-330am) WK2 Thurs, Fri, Sat (3pm-330am) EOH · Req ...
Clinical Social Worker

2 weeks ago

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Boston, United States

Job Description · The Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center (DSCFMHC) is seeking an experienced and professional Clinical Social Worker C (CSW C). · The CSW C will Performs biopsychosocial diagnostic assessments by conducting interviews of patients and their families / ...
Social Worker, LCSW

1 week ago

Tufts Medical Center Boston, United States

We're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. We can't wait to grow alongside you. · Job Profile Summary · This role focuses on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and can provide services if necessary. In addition, this role focuses on perform ...
Inpatient Social Worker

2 weeks ago

Universal Health Services Boston, United States

Responsibilities Social Worker Opportunity - Inpatient Mental Health · At Arbour Hospital, we work diligently and compassionately to provide patients and their families with high-quality care and service excellence across a continuum of specialized behavioral health services. We ...