Social Worker II, MSW, LCSW, LICSW

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Social Worker here at Lowell General, you will:

• Asses selected cases within a defined patient population to evaluate for potential psychosocial barriers to quality patient outcomes and timely, safe, and appropriate discharges

• Work with individuals who may have substance abuse, mental health conditions, or housing instability

• Intervene in situations where the treatment plan can be significantly impacted by providing the patient/family with support and counseling regarding social, emotional, and/or financial issues.

• Work collaboratively with a healthcare team

• Focus on connecting patients and their families to resources in the community

• Assist hospital staff dealing with cases of abuse and neglect and report cases to appropriate agencies/authorities.

About Lowell General:
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.