Social Worker, LICSW | Harvard University Health Services - Military Veterans

Position Description The Social Worker, LICSW provides assessment and clinical care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and referral, to a diverse population of Harvard students and their dependents. Counsels and provides outreach and education, consults with University administrators, maintains quality assurance, and participates in improvement activities. Participates in week day urgent care schedules. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Care of Patients: Facilitates the clinical management of patients through the process of evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and referral to the appropriate resources. Provides individual, group, and crisis intervention. Coordinates out-patient visits to ensure timely access to the appropriate services. Identifies and monitors high-risk patients and expedites an individualized crisis management plan. Develops and maintains mechanisms to assure continuity of care for individuals requiring acute care. Provides and documents patient education. Assists and participates in the development of treatment plans consistent with the policies and procedures of the Mental Health Service. Supervises trainees, including social work interns, psychiatry residents, and psychology trainees. Provides outreach and consults with Houses, Tutors, Proctors, and Deans' offices and other officers of the University. Develops and conducts training sessions. Supports primary care model. Manages caseload appropriately. Documents all patient contacts accurately and in a timely manner. Manages clinically expected outcomes to treatment. Make appropriate referrals. Identifies and assesses appropriateness of care and accessibility. Professional/Team Workplace Accountability: Works in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team. Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities in compliance with AAAHC standards and identifies areas for improvement. Adheres to HUHS documentation standards and monitoring. Participates in weekday urgent care schedule and serves on HUHS departmental committees as needed. Demonstrates dependable work ethic. Compliance: Adheres to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the department. Employs the standards, practices, and procedures of the department. Completes and complies with HUHS training requirements including HIPAA Privacy and Security. Reports non-compliance incidents to the supervisor, manager, and/or Compliance Officer. Basic Qualifications Master's degree or equivalent work experience required Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience Additional Qualifications and Skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Excel skills Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills Experience with emergency care and crisis management. Demonstrated work experience in the following areas: assessment/treatment of a diverse population, substance addiction, eating disorders, multicultural adjustment issues, student health issues, and outreach and consultation in a university community. Fluency in a foreign language (Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Spanish). Certificates and Licenses Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (L.I.C.S.W) with current Massachusetts license. Physical Requirements All Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) staff and staff affiliates are considered Health Care Workers and as a condition of employment must provide documentation of the following: Letter of good health from your personal health care provider. TB skin test (within past 3 months) or, if known skin test positive, documentation of previous chest x-ray, information about any past treatment. Documentation of immunity (positive antibody titers) for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. Proof of appropriate past immunization for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. Hepatitis B vaccine series required for staff with possible exposure to blood or blood borne pathogens. A current Flu vaccine (this season) and Covid vaccines to include the Primary series and Bivalent Booster. The required medical documentation/medical clearances can often be obtained by contacting your Pediatrician, PCP, medical provider. Titers, TB Skin testing can be performed by appointment at Occupational Health facilities. HUHS continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff and students, as well as the wider community. Being up to date with COVID vaccination, annual flu vaccination and other required medical vaccinations and documentation are required as a condition of employment at HUHS. You may claim exemption from the vaccine requirements for medical or religious reasons. Working Conditions Travel may be required May be required to work nights and weekends Additional Information Harvard University requires a pre-employment reference and background screening. Harvard University is unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship. This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.? Benefits We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (