Clinical Social Worker (Per Diem)

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 44,730 - 65,064; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their multidisciplinary health team. In this role, you will conduct social work assessments for inpatients and outpatients, focusing on patient and family-centered care. The position demands strong skills in problem-solving and collaboration with healthcare team members.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work and 2+ years of clinical experience in a medical setting. A valid driver's license is also required. This is a hybrid role with flexible scheduling within the Boston area.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience in a medical setting.
• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Collaborate with professionals to evaluate patients' needs.
• Monitor and document client progress regarding treatment plan.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessments

Advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. They are dedicated to patient and family-centered care that values personal self-determination, skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaging in creative, compassionate, and ethical problem‑solving. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical, social, and resource issues that impact individual patients, families, and at‑risk populations. Social Workers are responsible for working collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient‑centered plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community.

Essential Functions

• Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal and/or environmental issues.
• Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine or Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in a medical setting required.
• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License required.

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics. Integration of prior clinical experience into current practice.
• Exceptional ability to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both in a timely manner.
• Exceptional clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately.
• Provides a range of evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family and the interdisciplinary team.
• Incorporates social sensitivity.
• If appropriate, utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately.
• Actively seeks assistance with complex cases and situations in a timely manner.
• Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress.
• Facilitates skill‑based groups.
• Knowledge, understanding and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization.
• Effectively communicates findings with a broader audience.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Schedule and Working Model

• Per Diem. Must be available to work a minimum of 16 hours per week, preferably up to 40 hours per week. Hours worked will fall between 8:30 am–5 pm Monday through Friday.
• Travel within the Boston, MA area required (Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Dorchester, Kenmore, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mission Hill, North End, Readville, Roslindale, Roxbury, South End, South Boston, Quincy, Randolph).
• Days Per Diem shifts available.
• M‑F 8:30‑5. No on‑call, no weekends.
• Remote workdays require stable, secure, quiet, compliant work area.

This is a hybrid role in that phone calls, follow up calls, meetings, case discussions, and huddles can be taken from home remotely in a quiet office with MGB issues equipment. The schedule seeing patients in the community will vary from day to day and week to week. Social Worker must be flexible and able to see patents in the community as needed on all the days they commit to work.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$32.47 – $47.23 per hour

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

6010 Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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