Clinical Social Worker, MSW LICSW Developmental Medicine

Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Brookline
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Clinical Social Worker, MSW LICSW Developmental Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital summary:
The Clinical Social Worker in Developmental Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital provides vital support to outpatient patients and their families dealing with complex social, medical, and economic challenges. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and the facilitation of community resource utilization. Ideal candidates hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess LICSW licensure, with previous pediatric experience preferred.
We are currently searching for a 40-hour LICSW Social Worker for Developmental Medicine. This department is an essential part of the interdisciplinary care for outpatient patients and families

The Developmental Medicine Clinical Social Worker will be responsible for:

• Providing social work support patients and families with a high incidence of economic need, social and medical complexity
• Comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, coordination of care, linkages to community services, psycho-education on multiple issues, and management of family issues including child protection and domestic violence
• Assessment of transition readiness, guardianship needs and care coordination with adult providers and systems. Facilitation of use of hospital and community resources
• Taking an active role in program development, teaching, and participation in initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.
  To qualify, you must have:
  • A Master's degree in Social Work
  • LICSW Licensure in state of MA.
  • Previous pediatric clinical developmental medicine experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent communication skills, flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Spanish language skill a plusThis position is 100% onsite
    New hires are eligible for a $5,000 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, Developmental Medicine, Mental Health, Patient Support, Crisis Intervention, Care Coordination, Psychosocial Assessments, Family Management, Pediatric Social Work, LICSW
    

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