Social Worker-LCSW MGH Outpatient Psychiatry

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
15 Parkman Street (Show on map)
May 16, 2025
Working within a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and patient service coordinators, the Outpatient Psychiatry Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical support and case management to the Outpatient Psychiatry Department. The Social Worker will work alongside the department's social work teams to appropriately triage patient needs, perform clinically informed assessments, complete time-limited therapy, and connect patients with community-based resources. This position requires a high degree of flexibility and willingness to participate in program planning as this role within the department evolves. Education Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with relevant clinical experience. Experience Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Excellent organizational and time management skills. - Excellent crisis intervention skills. - Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills. - Ability to work well collaboratively and independently. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Knowledge of community resources and the aging process. - Demonstrates basic foundational skills, showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics. - Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation. - May need assistance and guidance in ensuring the patient's needs, safety measures, and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources. - Developing and demonstrating interpersonal collaboration in a medical setting- inpatient or outpatient. - May need coaching/guidance in this area. - May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members. - Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress. - Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and the organization to support and enhance patient care. The General Hospital Corporation 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.