Social Worker - MGB Community Physicians (Medford/Westwood)

Bonus - New, full-time Social Workers are eligible for a taxable bonus of $3,000.00 to be paid out after the successful completion of your first 90 days of employment.

About Us

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians (formerly known as Partners Community Physicians Organization) is a member of the Mass General Brigham system, founded by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Our doctors are part of a broad network of providers that includes our world-renowned academic medical centers, nationally recognized specialists, conveniently located community hospitals, exceptional rehabilitation and home care services, and more!

Our continued dedication to clinical excellence, focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and generous employee offerings, such as our competitive benefits package, allow our professionals to build an exciting career as we all work together to positively impact the health of our patients. Bring your talent to MGB Community Physicians and find out just how far it can take you! Are you ready to join our team?

Location

• Mystic Healthcare - 137 Main Street Medford, MA
• Westwood - 100 University Ave Westwood, MA

The Clinical Social Worker is a key member of the iCMP (Integrated Care Management Program), Accountable Care Organization (ACO) and Collaborative Care teams, providing and overseeing the provision of psychiatric, psychosocial and overall mental health services for high risk, medically complex patients.

The Clinical Social Worker is involved in assessment and triage of patients and families, to ensure provision of appropriate, timely, and effective evaluation. This initial clinical evaluation may be conducted by the social worker independently, or in collaboration with other members of the care team. The social worker collaborates with the care team and communicates relevant information.

Qualifications

• LICSW/LMHC
• Experience in field of care management, psych, substance abuse and/or community mental health services preferred.
• Clinical experience, understanding of, and comfort working with patients of all ages who suffer complex medical and psychiatric problems; ability to work with families/caregivers of such patients, and ability to help patients and families/caregivers understand and access the resources required to support care.
• Strong understanding of psychiatric and family system and ability to use this understanding to formulate succinct case summaries.
• Strong clinical, consultation and care management skills especially in regards to depression management, motivational interviewing and behavioral activation.

Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.