School Social Worker

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation
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Job Summary
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. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.
Qualifications
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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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. McLean is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act), and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the educational programs and activities that McLean operates. Inquiries concerning the application of each of the aforementioned statutes and their implementing regulations to McLean may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at or 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA , or to the applicable McLean coordinator as indicated in school's hiring policies. For more information about Pathways Academy's hiring policies, please click here: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 This title declares it to be the policy of the United States that discrimination on the ground of race, color, or national origin shall not occur in connection with programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance and authorizes and directs the appropriate federal departments and agencies to take action to carry out this policy. The Equal Educational Opportunities Act prohibits specific discriminatory conduct, including segregating students on the basis of race, color or national origin, and discrimination against faculty and staff Furthermore, the EEOA requires school districts to take action to overcome students' language barriers that impede equal participation in educational programs. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities by recipients of federal funds. Title IX has been applied to ensure equal opportunities for female students in athletics and in cases of sexual harassment by school administrators, teachers and students.ional Job Description
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
11 Hillside Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$56,992.00 - $82,992.00/Annual
Grade
6
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EEO Statement:
The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .
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