LCSW - Medical Social Worker
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Job Overview

Position: Medical Social Worker
Specialty: Social Services
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Facility: UMass Memorial Medical Center
Hospital System: UMass Memorial Health Care - Vaya
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. On-call requirement includes a weekend shift every 6 weeks from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, followed by on-call from 4:30 PM to 8 PM.
• Experience Required:

  • Valid MA LCSW preferred.
  • Medical social work experience, particularly within the emergency department.
  • Previous experience in maternity delivery and NICU preferred.

Certifications and Requirements

Required Certifications

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
• NALS - Neonatal Advanced Life Support
• Tech Cert Verification - National (required within 30 days of start)
• State License Verification (required within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (required within 30 days prior to start)
• Background Check (7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start)

Health Documents

• Physical Exam (required within 12 months of start)
• TB Questionnaire (required for all candidates)
• Drug Testing (required within 30 days of start)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination/Documentation (required prior to start during Flu Season)

Additional Requirements

• Valid ID is required.
• Time-sensitive requirements for photo identification and MA Statewide (iCORI) Release.
• References: 2 references within three years of start.
• Employment application must include 7 years of employment history and explanation of gaps greater than 30 days.

Additional Information

• Candidates must pass medication and telemetry exams on the first day of orientation.
• Declinations for certain vaccinations are not accepted for specific departments (Peds, Maternity, NICU).
• Compliance with facility-specific documents and health requirements is mandatory.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on social services within a medical setting.