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Social Worker MSW - Adult Psych - Full Time, Day

Newburyport, Massachusetts

Organization Facility: Anna Jaques Hospital Category: Social Services Job ID: JR77800 Date posted: 06/05/2025
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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system.

Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic Adult Psychiatric Team?

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

  • Identifies new admissions to the psychiatric adult unit and coordinates with LICSW to complete a psychosocial assessment within 72 hours.
  • In coordination with the LICSW, contributes to an individual plan of care and discharge plan based on the psych/social needs of the patient.
  • Effectively communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team discharge needs and obstacles affecting treatment and discharge disposition. Makes referrals to appropriate agencies and aftercare treaters based on patient needs.
  • Provides support and consultation to other members of the health care team around psychological, social and management issues of patients.
  • Expresses alternative points of view in a non- threatening, respectful and professional way. Acknowledges when it is appropriate to compromise and when it is important to take a stand.
  • Sensitive to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others. Approaches others in a non- threatening and pleasant manner, shows tact and diplomacy.
  • Conducts a weekly discharge planning group with patients to address barriers and challenges to a successful discharge.
  • In coordination with the LICSW, assists in insurance reviews for continued care as indicated by the treatment team.
  • In coordination with the patient, LICSW and nursing staff, facilitates communication with families and out-patient supports as indicated.
  • Completes other duties as assigned

Scheduled Hours: 40 hr/wk

Work Shift: M - F : 8am - 430pm

Education: MSW or BA in related field with a minimum of 3500 hours of supervised work exp. in social work services.

Required Experience: Experience in crisis intervention desired.Clinical Social Worker experience, minimum of one year in a hospital setting preferred or related experience.

Required Licensures/Certifications: Commonwealth of Massachusetts LCSW or LSW required.

Benefits working at Anna Jacques Hospital:

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Development and Opportunities
  • Free On-Site Parking
  • Discounts/Savings on various businesses.
  • Health and Wellness activities

Apply today and learn more!

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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