Maternal Child Health Social Worker MSW (LCSW) or (LICSW)

Lowell General Hospital • Full-time • Lowell, Massachusetts, United States • $56.65k - $82.59k / year • 6d ago

We are seeking a MSW Social Worker with LCSW or LICSW to specialize in working with families in our Maternal Child Units, including Mother Infant, Labor and Delivery and Special Care Nursery. This role is eligible for a Sign On Bonus for eligible candidates.

Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.

Competitive salaries & benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one

403(b) Retirement with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career growth

Job Overview

This position provides a range of clinical social work services to patients/clients and families in inpatient, ambulatory and community settings utilizing individual, family or group modalities and practicing within the guidelines of professional social work ethics and standards. Participates in a multi-discipline case conferences. Consult with agency care providers regarding social service needs of clients and families.

For this role, we are looking for candidates that are specially interested in Maternal Child Health and solid experience with electronic health records.

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours: 40 hours days - Flexible schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.

2. Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or (LICSW).

3. One (1) year of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Three (3) years of related experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Social Worker here at Lowell General, you will:

Asses selected cases within a defined patient population to evaluate for potential psychosocial barriers to quality patient outcomes and timely, safe, and appropriate discharges
Work with individuals who may have substance abuse, mental health conditions, or housing instability
Intervene in situations where the treatment plan can be significantly impacted by providing the patient/family with support and counseling regarding social, emotional, and/or financial issues.
Work collaboratively with a healthcare team
Focus on connecting patients and their families to resources in the community
Assist hospital staff dealing with cases of abuse and neglect and report cases to appropriate agencies/authorities.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.