Job Description
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center is looking for an Inpatient Social Worker to join our team in Springfield, MA!
SCHEDULE:
Full-time, 40 hours/week
1st shift, 7am-4pm/8am-4:30pm
Rotating weekends and rotating holidays
LOCATION:
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides a comprehensive age-specific, psychosocial assessment of patients, including social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial information, and utilizes this information to develop a psychosocial treatment plan. Incorporates cultural and spiritual variables into the assessment. Assesses the risk of abuse/neglect for children, disabled adults and/or elders as appropriate. Files reports with appropriate agencies as needed.
Provides counseling services to patients and families. Utilizes diverse counseling techniques to help patients and their families deal with their medical situations more effectively. Remains current in social work practice trends. Demonstrates strong social work skills.
Participates as part of the care management team using discharge planning knowledge and skills to ensure that appropriate post-hospital care plans are developed and implemented in a timely manner. Coordinates and documents transition of care plan toward the desired outcome, making recommendations and revision to the plan as indicated. Proactively evaluates the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient and family, insuring appropriate transition of care. Make referrals as needed to social service/community agencies or programs. Communicates and involves the health care team, patient and family throughout performance of this process.
Leads or contributes to new initiatives within the department or in the hospital as assigned.
Supports the mission of Baystate Health to improve the health of the people in our community every day with quality and compassion. Demonstrates the Baystate Health core values of respect, integrity, service, teamwork and innovation in all interactions with patients, families, colleagues and community partners.
Other duties and responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Social Work required
Minimum of three years as a practicing social worker in a health care or social service setting require (may include some time in an equivalent Master’s level internship setting) preferred
LICSW or LCSW with Master's degree also be considered
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements
Prioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with us
Invest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources
Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributions
Support for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coaching
Well-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
Everyday benefits that matter with a wide range of Voluntary Benefits
Peace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insurance
Easy access to work with onsite parking available at select locations
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!
Education:
Masters Degree (Required)
Certifications:
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum
$77,064.00 - $92,040.00 - $112,923.00
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Internship, Day shift