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Social Worker LICSW EX - Exempt

Boston Medical Center
paid time off, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, Brighton
Mar 04, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY: The Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is responsible for the social, emotional, and financial wellbeing of patients on the Behavioral Health Units. The LICSW will participate in interdisciplinary treatment team planning; is responsible for discharge planning, running treatment groups as assigned, and performing appropriate psychosocial assessments and interventions. The LICSW will assist with referrals to the unit and make referrals to appropriate community agencies as indicated. Position: Social Worker LICSW EX - Exempt Department: Psych Services Schedule: Full Time ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Supervises and trains graduate level social work students and other students when indicated and approved by the Director of Social Work. Develop an individualized plan of care with interdisciplinary treatment team Coordinate discharge/follow-up activities Discuss with patients/families the financial implications of placement decisions and provide Provide individualized psychotherapy, supportive counseling, and group therapy as indicated Make referrals to community agencies as appropriate Identify potential legal/risk management issues and review with Program Director Document, in timely fashion, initial assessment, proposed plan, treatment updates, and final discharge in electronic medical record Communicates with staff, nursing facilities, agencies, and outpatient providers as it relates to patient treatment plan, discharge or behavioral plan. Educate patients/families, staff and providers regarding managed care and Medicare processes/regulations Maintain current knowledge of DMH and applicable mental health legal status/advance directive regulatory requirements Provide disease state teaching to patients/families Provide education/consultation to other healthcare team members as needed Collects statistical data as requested by the Director of Social Work Regularly attends/participates in treatment team rounds Performs other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree in Social work or psychiatric case management years Minimum of 3k and aequivalent combination of education and experience PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (If none, please enter "N/A"): 4-5 years of experience working with patients and families who are in crisis. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED (If none, please enter "N/A"): Current LICSW in the state of Massachusetts CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED (If none, please enter "N/A"): N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs) (If none, please enter "N/A"): Strong knowledge of DSM diagnoses including dementia diagnoses Knowledge of medical terminology Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Case management skills Knowledge of DMH regulatory requirements Compensation Range: $0.00- $0.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or "apps" job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.