Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW, Child Protection

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a new social worker to join the Child Protection Program for a 30-hour weekly role focused on psychosocial support, assessment, advocacy, and consultation for children and families affected by suspected maltreatment.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s in Social Work and LICSW licensure with at least 5 years of licensed experience, preferably in medical settings and child protection matters.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work required.
• LICSW licensure in MA required.
• Minimum of 5 years of licensed social work experience.
• Experience in medical settings, child protection, trauma, or family violence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical consultation to hospital staff and partners on child protection concerns.
• Performs psychosocial and risk assessments and develops treatment plans.
• Supports discharge planning and outpatient service coordination with the care team and community agencies.
• Educates and trains medical staff and students on trauma-informed practice and child protection protocols.
• Participates in prevention activities and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Clinical social work

Trauma-informed care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work

LICSW licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

New social work position (30 hrs.) needed to provide a range of clinical social work services to children, adolescents, and families in the Child Protection Program (CPP) at Boston Children's Hospital, with a focus on psychosocial support, assessment, advocacy, and consultation for children and families affected by suspected child maltreatment. Established in 1970, the CPP’s core goal is to ensure that children suspected of being maltreated receive appropriate medical care, psychosocial support, and advocacy to address immediate medical and safety needs. The Child Protection Team provides 24/­‑ 7 on‑call coverage, expert consultation services, case‑specific support, and professional training to hospital staff on issues of child maltreatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality clinical consultation to hospital staff, trainees, and community partners on child protection concerns, including suspected abuse and neglect, mandatory reporting obligations, and safety planning.
• Under general supervision, provides clinical social work services to assist patients and families with personal, family, medical, and environmental difficulties arising from child maltreatment and family violence.
• Performs psychosocial and risk assessments, assigns diagnoses, and develops and implements evidence-informed interventions and treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary Child Protection Team.
• Participates in planning and implementation of discharge and outpatient service plans and collaborates with healthcare team members, DCF, and community agencies to plan, implement, and follow up on treatment and provision of needed services.
• Contributes to the education and training of medical and clinical staff, students, and interdisciplinary team members on child maltreatment identification, trauma-informed practice, and child protection protocols.
• Participates in prevention and community education initiatives, supporting the program's commitment to addressing child maltreatment at both the individual and systems level.
• Functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team, contributing to case conferences, collaborative decision-making, and ongoing quality improvement efforts across the CPP.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree in social work required.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of licensed social work experience
• Previous experience in a medical environment and with child protection, trauma, family violence, or forensic social work strongly preferred.
• Familiarity providing clinical consultation and/or education and training to multidisciplinary teams preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience engaging with child welfare and legal systems, and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Licensure/Certifications

Licensure:

• LICSW licensure required in the state of Massachusetts.

This position is eligible for full-time benefits
Schedule is M 8:30am-2pm, W/TH/F 8:30am-5pm
This position also requires on call evenings and weekends as part of the regular rotation
New hires are eligible for a $3,750 sign‑on bonus!