Social Work Specialist
Job Description
Hours per Week 20
Max Pay $45 on W2
Required Education
Master’s Degree
Required occupational training, certifications or license(s)
Required – Masters in Social Work. Current license to practice social work in Massachusetts, either LCSW or LICSW.
Preferred – Case Management Certification Preferred.
Worker must provide a Letter of Good Health, signed by a physician, and an immunization record that shows compliance with HUHS Immunization Policy, to HUHS HR, on first day of assignment.
Business Title
Ambulatory Social Work Case Manager
Assists HUHS patients and their families in coordinating medical, social, emotional, insurance, and vocational issues related to injury or illness. Conducts psychosocial assessments, either in-person or telephonically, in order to develop a comprehensive out-patient care plan that guides work with patient. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, support staff, community agencies, and other health care professionals to implement safe, effective, and timely patient care. Communicates with treating clinicians on areas of concerns and provides clinical updates to clinicians on a regular basis. Provides timely and appropriate documentation in patient’s electronic medical record. Participates in assuring that HUHS is in the forefront of applying Case Management principles. Participates in achieving the goal of cost effective, high quality, continuous care to patients; communicates effectively with clinicians, patients, and team leader to achieve this goal. Utilizes team leader as appropriate for clinical consultation and to apprise of legal, ethical, risk issues that may affect the patient, family, or health services. Maintains quality assurance and improvement activities in compliance with HUHS standards. Assists in development of reports and resources required by other departments.
Required
Masters in social work. Current license to practice social work in Massachusetts, either LCSW or LICSW. Minimum of 2 years of social work experience in medical setting. Familiar with managed care and case management principles.