Social Work Case Manager, LCSW Required – Cambridge Inpatient Case Management Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Location:

CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days:

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

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Inpatient Case Management provides psychosocial assessments, evaluations, and referrals for adults, and/or families with psychiatric illness, substance abuse, and medical illness. Casework or therapy takes place in the hospital setting. Job Details The Clinical Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, evaluations, and 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. Clinical Social Workers collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams at service sites, and specifically with the team leader to define and provide the services needed by clients. They demonstrate a capacity to work collaboratively in team setting, with an ability to listen to others, participate actively, and take appropriate responsibilities. This position will also collaborate with other caregivers and community agencies as necessary to provide systemically informed, community based treatment. Such collaboration may require participation in caregiver conferences, Patient at Risk meetings, and other meetings as needed. You will complete billings forms, managed care documentation, statistics, and other required paperwork thoroughly and on time.

Education/Training:

Master’s degree,

Social Work Licensure:

Current MA licensure as LCSW (Licensed 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. All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility exam 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.