Clinical Social Worker, Primary Care -Northampton

Mass General Brigham; Hadley (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team at an innovative healthcare provider dedicated to transforming primary care. As a Clinical Social Worker, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing patient well-being through comprehensive assessments and personalized care plans. This hybrid position allows you to work both on-site and remotely, providing the flexibility to support patients effectively. Collaborate with a diverse team of healthcare professionals to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying the benefits of a supportive work environment. Your expertise will help patients navigate complex psychosocial challenges and improve their access to essential services.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Hybrid Schedule

Technology & Training

Meaningful Work

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work required.
• Experience in a medical or clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide counseling and advocate for patients navigating healthcare.

Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Care Coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW/LCSW/LMHC)

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group, 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.

Hybrid Schedule | Make a Lasting Impact

About Us:

The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high-quality, low-cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring healthcare closer to patients while lowering total healthcare costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.

Job Opportunity:

Are you a compassionate Clinical Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact in primary care? Join Mass General Brigham Medical Group and become a vital member of our ambulatory care teams, helping patients navigate complex psychosocial challenges while advocating for their well-being. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work both in-clinic and remotely, providing flexibility while ensuring comprehensive patient support.

Why Join Us?

• Sign-On Bonus – We value exceptional talent and are excited to discuss the details during the interview process.
• Hybrid Schedule – Work both on-site, collaborating with care teams and meeting patients, and remotely from home.
• Technology & Training – We equip you with the tools and support needed to succeed in both settings.
• Meaningful Work – Support patients through care coordination, crisis intervention, and advocacy while improving healthcare accessibility.

Why This Role Matters:

At Mass General Brigham Medical Group, we are committed to delivering high-quality, community-based healthcare while reducing barriers to care. As a Clinical Social Worker, your expertise will directly impact patient lives, helping them access the support and services they need to thrive.

Join us and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming primary care—one patient at a time.

Job Summary

What You’ll Do:

As a Clinical Social Worker, you will work closely with primary care teams to assess patient needs, periodically provide short-term counseling based on needs, and connect individuals with essential resources. You’ll play a key role in enhancing patient well-being and improving care coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention.
• Advocate for patients, helping them navigate healthcare systems and community resources.
• Offer health education and promote self-management strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and behavioral health specialists to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW/LCSW/ LMHC) in Massachusetts
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Masters in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine
• At least 1 year of experience in a medical or clinical setting strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with patients and healthcare teams
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Hybrid

Work Location: 15 Atwood Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement: Mass General Brigham Medical Group, 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework:

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.