SUMMARY: ;A Social Worker LSW/Counselor reports to the Managerof the Department of Social Work and Counseling and Program ClinicalDirector/Unit Chief and evaluates and treats a wide range of psychosocialproblems, applying clinical social work skills in order to assist patients andtheir families in the resolution of personal and environmental problemsattributed to mental or physical illness.Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:Instill Trust and Value DifferencesPatient and Community Focus and CollaborateRESPONSIBILITIES:Provides direct clinicalservices to children and families as determined by manager/clinicaldirector/unit chief.Provides discharge planning,case management and acts as community liaison as necessary for children andfamilies.Coordinates clinical servicesprovided with members of the interdisciplinary team.Completes documentationaccording to established policies and procedures.Participates in servicerelated meetings including but not limited to: team meetings, rounds, clinicalconferences, community meetings, staff meetings and in-service.Participates in committeesand other activities of the social work department.Attends Social Work andCounseling Department staff meetings and meets all responsibilities related tothe social work department.Observes all hospitalpolicies, rules and regulations.May provide clinicalsupervision and/or consultation to social work/counseling staff, master’sstudents and other trainees or staff as arranged with the manager.May participates in the MSW/LMHCtraining program and in providing staff development as arranged with the Managerof Social Work and Counseling.May implement otheradministrative teaching and training functions as delegated and agreed upon byProgram Chief and Social Work and Counseling Manager.;mso-bidi-font-style:italicPerformsother duties as necessary.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Masters Degree from anaccredited school of social work or related field and must be a RI LicensedSocial Worker (LCSW), a RI Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW), a RILicensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or RI Licensed Marriage and FamilyTherapist (LMFT).Demonstrated knowledge andskills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span withconsideration of aging processes, human development stages and culturalpatterns in each step of the care process.EXPERIENCE:For general social work/counselingprivileges; must have relevant clinical experience and have RI license (LCSW,LMHC, LMFT)For independent clinicalprivileges: must have four years post masters experience and have RILICSW/LMHC/LMFT. Experience in a clinicalsetting with children, adolescents and families. Experience supervising clinical social workerspreferred. Eligibility for privileging in three of the five areas ofindependent practice. Recommendation of immediate supervisor and programdirector.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:Works in a normal officeenvironment with exposure to patient care.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently withindepartment policies and practices.Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification ofdepartmental policies and procedures may be required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:May supervise MSW/LMHCInterns commensurate with experience.Pay Range:
$61,422.40-$101,337.60EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location:
Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915Work Type:
Monday-Friday DaysWork Shift:
DayDaily Hours:Â
4 hoursDriving Required:
No
