Clinical Social Worker, LICSW - Clinical SWS
Job Description
The Clinical Social Worker 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.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Qualifications
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Knowledge of casework process and community resources in relation to health (including mental health), illness, and disability.
Knowledge of current social work theory and practice, the ability to apply treatment and case management methods, and familiarity with community issues and resources.
Understanding of organizational theory and practice in large systems and the knowledge of social and health care policies and systems.
High degree of diagnostic, treatment, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Analytical skills required assessing patient needs, to develop associated treatment modalities and to provide effective counseling.
Computer skills and knowledge of general office programs, spreadsheet programs, database programs, and presentation programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.
LICENSES, ETC.:
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. This includes:
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Additional Information
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.