Social Worker (LCSW) - Hospital
North Adams, Massachusetts
North Adams Regional Hospital

Job Opportunity: Social Worker (LCSW)

Location

• State: Massachusetts
• City: Pittsfield
• Facility: North Adams Regional Hospital (part of Berkshire Health System)

Employment Type

• Temporary

Job Description

The Social Worker (LCSW) will be responsible for managing the healthcare needs and achieving quality and cost outcomes for all patients within Berkshire Medical Center. This role involves:

• Utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach to negotiate, procure, coordinate, and monitor services and resources needed by patients.
• Reviewing patients at admission and throughout their hospital stay to ensure appropriate levels of care and resource utilization.

Additional Requirements

• Education:

  • Master's in Social Work required
  • LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) required
  • LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) strongly preferred
• Experience:

  • 3+ years of clinical experience in acute care settings (internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, mother/child, cardiology, oncology, psychiatry)
  • Experience in rehabilitation settings, home health, and long-term care is considered.
• Skills:

  • Knowledge of CMS regulations, appeal rights, and DPH regulations
  • Familiarity with Kepro QIO (appeals)
  • Understanding of regulatory and accreditation organizations (e.g., Joint Commission, DPH, HealthGrades)
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently
  • Knowledge of local community resources and reimbursement processes (Medicare, Medicaid, third-party payers)
  • Proficiency in data management and computer literacy

Profile Requirements

• Work history
• Skills checklist (pertinent to position, current to 1 year)
• One supervisory signed reference (from within the past two years of employment)
• License/certifications must be uploaded with the profile

Additional Information

• COVID vaccination (dose date on or after 10/3/23) is required for this health system.
• Specific interview dates/times of availability must be included in the profile.
• Requested time off during the assignment must be noted and verified at upload; requests after upload will not be approved.

About Berkshire Medical Center

Berkshire Medical Center is a 298-bed teaching hospital recognized for its patient safety and clinical excellence. It offers a full continuum of medical specialties and is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility serves residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas.