Clinical Social Worker (A/B)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH), under the Department of Mental Health, seeks an experienced Clinical Social Worker (A/B). You will provide clinical casework assessment, treatment and discharge planning to patients and their families, and participate in interdisciplinary teams.

Schedule is full-time 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off, serving at WRCH in Worcester. Licensure and education requirements are listed in the description.

Qualifications

• Current and valid licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
• Master's degree or higher in social work.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical casework assessment, treatment and discharge planning to patients and their families.
• Offer clinical social work consultation to treatment teams, other disciplines and community agencies.
• Conduct clinical interviews to formulate psychosocial assessments.
• Develop and implement patients’ treatment plans within an interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate discharge planning in collaboration with the treatment team and vendors.

Skills

Licensure

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

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Job Description

Clinical Social Worker (A/B) - ( 260005UM )

Description

The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH), under the direction of the Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate candidate to serve as a Clinical Social Worker (A/B). The selected candidate will provide clinical casework assessment, treatment and discharge planning to patients and their families, provides clinical social work consolation to treatment teams, other disciplines, and community agencies.

Please Note: This is a full-time 40-hour position. The schedule for this position is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):

Provides clinical social work assessments of patients, this involves conducting clinical interviews with patients, families, and significant others to formulate a psychosocial assessment.

Participates in the interdisciplinary treatment team by developing and implementing patients’ treatment plan.

Implements treatment by providing individual, family and group therapy as indicated in the treatment plan.

Plans and coordinates discharge planning, in collaboration of the treatment team, case management and the vendor community.

Documents assessments, reports, and notes as is required by the Department of Social Work and DMH standards.

Supervises social work graduate students as assigned by the Coordinator of the Internship program/Director of Social Work.

Attends and participates in supervisor, ward, and discipline meetings.

Provides social work consultation and training to hospital staff and community agency staff as assigned by supervisor/ Director of Social Work.

Required Qualifications:

Current and valid licensures as a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work

Preferred Qualifications:

Refinement of treatment, discharge planning and programmatic skills

Knowledge of community service network

Experienced supervisory skills

Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency is preferred. ASL preferred. Candidates must be able to read, write and otherwise communicate in English.

About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH):

Located on over 20 acres in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) is part of an integrated network of effective, efficient, and culturally competent mental health services. It provides intermediate and long-term inpatient care for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who live in Massachusetts, as well as individuals requiring specialized court ordered evaluations.

WRCH provides inpatient services to 290 adults and 30 adolescents, inclusive of a Deaf Inpatient Mental Health Service program for 10 patients.

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and support to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests. For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at1-800-510-4122, Option 4.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: None. (See Required Education and Licenses.)

REQUIRED EDUCATION: A Master's or higher degree in social work.

LICENSES: Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.

- Current and valid licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Aff…

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title : Clinical Social Worker (A/B)

Job

Community and Social Services

Agency

Department of Mental Health

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Aug 26, 2026, 1:43:41 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

82,453.02 - 112,487.18 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Aff…

Bargaining Unit : 08-SEIU - Local 509 - Social/Rehabilitation

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No