Memory Disorders Clinic Social Worker & Care Navigator

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks a Social Worker in the Memory Disorders Clinic to provide clinical counseling and support for patients with cognitive impairment, while serving as a Patient Navigator through the healthcare system. The role emphasizes care coordination, education, advocacy, and connection to community resources.

Working with an interdisciplinary team, you will address medical and psychosocial needs, monitor progress, and facilitate communication across providers from screening to

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Massachusetts
• Preferred experience with geriatric or cognitively impaired populations and in integrated behavioral health settings

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized counseling and emotional support to patients with cognitive impairments and their families.
• Coordinate advanced care planning and connect patients to community resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences for complex medical and psychosocial issues.
• Educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment plans, and health insurance navigation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EHR proficiency

Cultural sensitivity

Education

MSW

LCSW eligibility (MA)

Job description

Boston Medical Center seeks a Social Worker in the Memory Disorders Clinic to provide clinical counseling and support for patients with cognitive impairment, while serving as a Patient Navigator through the healthcare system. The role emphasizes care coordination, education, advocacy, and connection to community resources.

Working with an interdisciplinary team, you will address medical and psychosocial needs, monitor progress, and facilitate communication across providers from screening to