Job Description

Masters in Social Work # Part time

3 Months contract with possible ext.

Cambridge, MA 02138

Note:

Hours per Day 7

Hours per Week 20

Required Education

Master's Degree

Required occupational training, certifications or license(s)

Required – Masters in Social Work. Current license to practice social work in Massachusetts, either LCSW or LICSW.

Preferred - Case management certification preferred.

Worker must provide a Letter of Good Health, signed by a physician, and an immunization record that shows compliance with HUHS Immunization Policy, to HUHS HR, on first day of assignment.

required

Masters in social work. Current license to practice social work in Massachusetts, either LCSW or LICSW. Minimum of 2 years of social work experience in medical setting. Familiar with managed care and case management principles.

Preferred

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Familiar with care needs of medically complex young adult, adult, and geriatric populations. Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, staff, and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner in using skills in active listening and problem solving. Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assumes responsibilities of an active caseload, including following patients throughout the continuum of care.

Provides Ambulatory Case Management services to identified HUHS patients through a process of research, patient interview, development of care plans and monitoring of care.

Researches clinical history of identified patients using all necessary and appropriate resources.

Provides a clinical assessment either telephonically or as appropriate in person to assess patient’s needs and perception of their health status.

Provides pre-operative outreach and assessment to identified student athletes.

Assists HUHS patients and their families coordinate medical, social, emotional, insurance, and vocational issues related to injury or illness.

Educates patients and families regarding Advance Directives and assists patients and families in completing Advance Directives.

Promotes effective communication with hospitals and their departments. Educates them to resources available at Harvard University Health Services.

Participates in/attends IM Team Meetings and daily huddles.

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