School Social Worker

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers.

The School Clinician/Social Worker works closely with other members of the clinical staff and faculty to develop and provide a quality treatment and education experience for the students and their families. The position requires flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills both with internal and external educators, clinicians, families and other personnel. The School Clinician/Social Worker is expected to demonstrate excellent judgment and initiative.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the day-to-day treatment of assigned students.
• Responsible for the management and coordination of a positive school experience for assigned students.
• Responsible as liaison with family and community treatment team members.
• Responsible for crisis intervention and behavioral/clinical care plans in collaboration with the educational and clinical team.
• Provides in-service training to education staff, as requested by the program.
• Provides clinical supervision to trainees, as assigned.
• Coordinates training program for social work practicum students, as assigned.
• Writes IEP Progress Reports and presents findings at special education team meetings.
• Provides informal consultation at staff meetings and in the milieu.
• Responsible for required documentation that is both timely and legible.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competency in order to enhance student care.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the program and hospital through teamwork, cooperation and participation in problem-solving activities.
• Communicates in a streamlined, concise, and clear manner.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Social Worker [Licensed Independent Social Worker/LICSW - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals

COMPETENCIES

REQUIRED:

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary setting
• Broad range of clinical skills including capacity to develop therapeutic rapport with students and families.
• Crisis stabilization
• Family support, education, and intervention.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the system of care.
• Computer and other technical skills as required by the position.

Federal Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Laws and Regulations McLean Hospital and its affiliates, the Arlington School and Pathways Academy (collectively, McLean), do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in admission or access to, treatment or employment at, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that McLean operates.

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.