Pediatric Social Worker – Outpatient Therapist

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation in Boston is seeking a licensed social worker (LCSW or LICSW) to join the pediatric primary care team as a full-time outpatient therapist. You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide short-term therapy to children and their families in collaboration with pediatricians.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, crisis intervention, and coordination with community resources to support emotional, social, and behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required and state licensure as LCSW or LICSW.
• Clinical experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and develop biopsychosocial treatment plans.
• Strong collaboration with pediatric primary care and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Develop biopsychosocial treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals within the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy to pediatric patients.
• Coordinate care and referrals with community resources.
• Support school-related needs for behavioral health.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Evidence-based psychotherapy

Documentation

Communication with families

Advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Job description

The General Hospital Corporation in Boston is seeking a licensed social worker (LCSW or LICSW) to join the pediatric primary care team as a full-time outpatient therapist. You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide short-term therapy to children and their families in collaboration with pediatricians.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, crisis intervention, and coordination with community resources to support emotional, social, and behavioral health.