Job Description

Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW Emergency Dept Fri/Sat eves at Boston Children's Hospital summary:

The Clinical Social Worker in the Emergency Department at Boston Children's Hospital provides critical social support by performing biopsychosocial assessments and implementing trauma-informed interventions. This role focuses on case management, advocacy for patients and families, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to address social determinants of health. Additionally, the position requires strong clinical skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, serving diverse populations in crisis situations.

Boston Children’s Hospital’s acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both patients and families.

This Clinical Social Worker Emergency Services will be responsible for:

• Responding to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout the inpatient services.
• Completes biopsychosocial assessments and other specialized trauma assessments.
• Provides trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions on behalf of patients and families.
• Screens and assesses patients for needs regarding social determinants of health.
• Provides case management and advocacy on behalf of patients and families.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams and community providers on behalf of patients and families.
• Provides brief, solution-focused interventions and develops safety plans with patients as needed.
• Uses techniques including motivational interviewing, reflective listening, and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment to support patients and families
• Provides crisis intervention and problem-solving support as needed.
• Provides information, referrals, and counseling relative to child protective needs, intimate partner violence, end of life needs, community violence, substance use/abuse, mental health concerns, and homelessness.
• Provides education, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and families as needed.
• Communicates effectively and proactively with various healthcare professionals and team members.
• Develops and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families

To qualify, you must have:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, and LCSW or LICSW is required.
• Strong clinical skills and experience with various therapeutic modalities.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Cultural competence is very important. Bicultural/Bilingual competency is a plus.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued!).

This position is 100% onsite, 20 hours/week, Friday and Saturday evenings 1:30p-12a.

This position is eligible for part time benefits and a $10,000 sign on bonus!

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Keywords:

Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Department, Trauma-informed care, Biopsychosocial assessments, Case management, Patient advocacy, Mental health support, Crisis intervention, Child protective services, Healthcare

Job Tags

Part time, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Saturday, Afternoon shift,

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