Social Worker-Inpatient Behavioral Health

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
30 Locust Street (Show on map)
Sep 20, 2024
Description The Social Worker - Inpatient Behavioral Health is responsible for performing clinical social work functions and some social services case work and discharge planning activities for clients on Cooley Dickinson's Behavioral Health Unit (West 5) and their family members. Assessing and addressing clinical treatment goals while an inpatient, and establishing liaisons with community providers and other hospital programs are essential components of this position to achieve continuity of care. The Social Worker also provides other clinical services which may include: family education, bio-psychosocial assessments, groups and other aspects of treatment planning and implementation. This position reports to the Assistant Clinical Manager, Behavioral Health and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work required Current licensure as a Certified Social Worker (LICSW) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required Current CPR certification required CPI certification required within 90 days Five (5) years experience in a social work setting and in mental health required, experience in addictions preferred Current Massachusetts driver's license, good driving record, and access to reliable transportation required EEO Statement It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply. Primary Location : MA-Northampton-CDH Cooley Dickinson Hospital Work Locations : CDH Cooley Dickinson Hospital 30 Locust Street Northampton 01060 Job : Social Worker Organization : Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) Schedule : Per Diem Standard Hours : 1 Shift : Rotating Employee Status : Limited Term / Per Diem Recruiting Department : CDH Behavioral Health Inpatient Job Posting : Sep 19, 2024