Clinical Social Worker, PIMCU

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a qualified social worker for the Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit, responsible for providing psychosocial assessments and counseling to families. This full-time role requires a Master's degree in social work and offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health insurance

Childcare subsidies

Student loan subsidies

Generous levels of time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted T-pass rates

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work is essential.
• Experience in medical social work is preferred.
• LCSW certification in MA is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for families upon admission.
• Provide supportive counseling during medical processing.
• Manage therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Therapeutic modalities

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessments

Spanish language skills

Education

Master's degree in social work

LCSW in the state of MA

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary/Department Summary:
The Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit (PIMCU) at Boston Children's Hospital is an inpatient unit dedicated to the care of children who require more intensive nursing care than what the general inpatient floors can provide. The PIMCU cares for patients with severe, acute illness who do not require advanced life-sustaining technologies that are specific to the ICU, as well as patients with acute exacerbations of chronic illness who have intensive nursing needs. We are currently searching for a 40-hour social worker for the PIMCU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Psychosocial assessments and ongoing support during admission for all families
• Supportive counseling as families process and cope with medical diagnoses
• Develops and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Bereavement counseling
• Crisis intervention
• Psychosocial consultation and support to the multidisciplinary health care team

Minimum qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in social work

Experience:

• Strong clinical skills and experience with various therapeutic modalities.
• Previous medical social work experience preferred
• Persons from diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply
• Spanish language skills are a plus

Licensure/Certifications:

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

This position is 100% onsite, and is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus

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.

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.