Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Department

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for its Social Work Emergency Services team. This full-time, overnight position involves responding to social needs within the Emergency Department, performing assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in social work and be LCSW licensed in Massachusetts. A $10,000 signing bonus is offered along with competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Sign on bonus of $10,000

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Childcare subsidies

Student loan subsidies

Generous levels of time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted T-pass rates

Qualifications

• One year of social work experience in a medical environment preferred.
• Experience with various therapeutic modalities.
• Comfort in a fast-paced dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Responds to social needs in the Emergency Department.
• Completes biopsychosocial and trauma assessments.
• Provides case management and advocacy.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Strong clinical skills

Bicultural/Bilingual competency

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

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.