Job Description

Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Department at Boston Children's Hospital summary:

A Clinical Social Worker in the Emergency Department at Boston Children’s Hospital provides trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions to patients and families facing urgent social needs. The role involves conducting biopsychosocial and trauma assessments, screening for social determinants of health, and offering case management and advocacy. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and community providers is essential to support patient care in a fast-paced medical environment.

Position Summary/Department Summary:

Boston Children’s Hospital’s acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. We are currently seeking a 40-hour Social Worker for our 4 day/overnight shift position

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout the inpatient services.
• Completes biopsychosocial assessments and other specialized trauma assessments.
• Provides trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions on behalf of patients and families.
• Screens and assesses patients for needs regarding social determinants of health.
• Provides case management and advocacy on behalf of patients and families.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams and community providers on behalf of patients and families.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in social work

Experience:

• One year of social work experience in a medical environment preferred
• Strong clinical skills and experience with various therapeutic modalities
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Cultural competence is very important. Bicultural/Bilingual competency is a plus.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued!).

Licensure/Certifications:

• LCSW in the state of MA required. LICSW licensure in state of MA preferred

This position is 100% onsite
New hires are eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus
Schedule is Monday-Thursday overnights 10:15pm-8:45am

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Keywords:

clinical social work, emergency department, biopsychosocial assessment, trauma-informed care, case management, patient advocacy, social determinants of health, multidisciplinary collaboration, hospital social work, healthcare support

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Night shift, Day shift,

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