Per Diem Social Work Lead - Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation in Boston is seeking a dedicated social work professional to lead supervision and clinical services for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. The role requires LICSW, a Master’s in Social Work, and 5–7 years of clinical social work experience.

Hybrid work arrangement and day shifts are available. You will supervise interns, perform comprehensive assessments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan discharge and coordinate care

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in state license required.
• Clinical social work experience 5-7 years required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to interns and staff in the absence of Manager/Supervisor.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop biopsychosocial treatment plans.
• Complete mandated assessments and safety evaluations when abuse or violence is suspected.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to evaluate medical and psychosocial needs.
• Monitor progress and document outcomes per care plan.
• Lead education, training, and supervision for department staff.

Skills

Supervision

Psychosocial assessments

Biopsychosocial

Leadership

Communication

HIPAA

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's Degree Social Work

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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.

Job Summary

Summary

This position provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff. This position is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provide supervision to interns, LCSW's and other Staff in the absence of Manager and/or Supervisor.
• Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal and/or environmental issues. Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
• Provides mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and specialized safety assessment when violence is suspected Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.
• Knowledgeable in therapeutic behavioral interventions, replacement skill-building strategies, crisis assessment, management, and interventions.
• Strong knowledge of HIPPA, Patient Rights & Responsibilities, Joint Commission standards, and Centers for Medicare / Medicaid regulations.
• Completes required documentation and paperwork including biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning and implementation in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate and resolve issues effectively with a broad population of patients, staff and physicians.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with a varied population of clients.
• Display strong leadership and communication skills to clearly guide peers.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Social Work required or Master's Degree Mental Health required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] - required

Experience

Clinical social work experience 5-7 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exemplifies expert depth of specialized clinical diagnoses and interventions.
• Is routinely sought out by team members for consultation on complex cases and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates expert clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Acts as role model; mentors other staff on this skill.
• Demonstrates advanced utilization of clinical skills and interventions and consistently contributes to training and education of staff. Acts as a role model for others, mentoring and training staff in skills.
• Demonstrates highest degree of leadership, flexibility, communication, independence, and teamwork. Is expected to provide significant contributions to education, training and clinical supervision.
• Leads or actively participates in clinical practice inquiries, teaching, projects, or research demonstrating expertise and depth of knowledge of social work practice and skills.
• May participate in the recruitment, onboarding and retention processes.
• Completed LICSW/LMHC/LMFT requirements.
• Leads department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an Enterprise and Professional Association level.
• Uses data to define baseline issues and measure progress.
• Oversees collaboration and education among all disciplines and outside stakeholders to enhance patient care.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

32 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ - $73.91/Hourly

Grade

9At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.