LEAD SOCIAL WORKER- DEMENTIA CARE LICSW
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Job Info

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CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, III LICSW/ FULL TIME/ 40 HOURS/ Boston MA

Dementia Caregiver Support Program Lead is a member of the Dementia Care Collaborative within the MGH Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine. The program provides education, support and resources to patients and caregivers facing a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or a related disorder.

The Lead for the Dementia Caregiver Support Program (DCSP) will play a pivotal role in developing and executing the overall strategy and direction of the program in collaboration with PCGM leadership. The Lead will be responsible for formulating yearly goals, programs, reorganization strategies, and budgets, ensuring alignment with the objectives of grantors. They will work effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively with social work members on the team as well as the Medical Director and Division Social Work Director.

Besides leadership responsibilities the Lead is required to provided clinical services within the Division (approximately 50/50 split).

$7,000 sign-on bonus for LICSW, based upon eligibility (non-MGB candidates only)

Work schedule may include some hybrid/virtual work and onsite clinical time.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with PCGM leadership on the development of DCSP.
• Develop and implement all educational programs.
• Oversee bi-monthly newsletters, yearly annual reports, and related organizational reports.
• Oversee Schwartz Rounds, Patient Family Advisory Council and Internal Advisory Board.
• Provide clinical services to patients and their caregivers.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required

Require current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

Prefer minimum 5 years of health care social work with emphasis in dementia, geriatrics or end of life experience.

EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action 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.

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