Inpatient Clinical Social Worker – Crisis & Advocacy

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Social Worker-MSW to join the MICU team. Under supervision, you will provide biopsychosocial assessments, crisis interventions, and advocacy for patients and families, using a biopsychosocial approach and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, safety planning, and social determinants of health to improve patient functioning and well-being. Requires MSW and upcoming licensure within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Massachusetts LCSW licensure required within 6 months of hire.
• 1–2 years of on-the-job social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes biopsychosocial assessments and trauma assessments.
• Provides brief, solution-focused interventions and safety plans.
• Provides trauma-informed, crisis interventions for patients and families.
• Develops rapport and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and community providers.
• Screens for social determinants of health and safety needs.
• Documents encounters in medical records and ensures confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Community resources

Cultural competency

Bilingual competence

Tech literacy

Education

Master’s Degree (MSW)

Job description

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Social Worker-MSW to join the MICU team. Under supervision, you will provide biopsychosocial assessments, crisis interventions, and advocacy for patients and families, using a biopsychosocial approach and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, safety planning, and social determinants of health to improve patient functioning and well-being. Requires MSW and upcoming licensure within specified timelines.