Clinical Social Worker- Inpatient Psychiatry

Requisition Number: 420

Location: CHA Everett Hospital

Work Days: 8:30am to 5:00pm

Category: Social Work

Department: Psych Inpatient Everett

Job Type: Per Diem On Call

Work Shift: Day

Hours/Week: 0.00

Union: Yes

Union Name: MNA Health Care Professionals EH

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Clinical Social Work support for Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry at the CHA Everett Hospital. These units are part of the Cambridge Health Alliance Psychiatry Department which provides a wide spectrum of inpatient and outpatient treatment across multiple hospitals and outpatient clinics.

Summary:

• Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of an assigned caseload of clients, providing a range of psychosocial care. Works autonomously and may provide clinical (not administrative) supervision to staff (social workers and others) and trainees (social workers and others).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Social Work or an equivalent degree in a related field.

Licensure: Current MA licensure as LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) or eligibility for licensure. LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) is adequate when the employee does not have an MSW.

Certifications: Same as above. When required, must be credentialed by the CHA Medical Staff for practice in relevant clinical practice areas, such as individual, couple, family, or group psychotherapy.

Work Experience:

Minimum of two years post masters degree, in clinical or human service setting with relevant populations.

All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility exam

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