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Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Department

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA
2 days ago
$70k - $90k

Job Description

Join Boston Children's Hospital as a Clinical Social Worker in the Emergency Department, where you'll provide vital support and interventions for patients and families facing complex social and psychological challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and inpatient services
  • Completes biopsychosocial assessments
  • Provides trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions
  • Screens and assesses patients for social determinants of health
  • Provides case management and advocacy
  • Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Develops safety plans with patients
  • Provides crisis intervention and problem-solving support
  • Communicates effectively with healthcare professionals
  • Maintains therapeutic relationships with patients and families

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in social work
  • LCSW in the state of MA

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous medical social work experience
  • Strong clinical skills
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Bicultural/Bilingual competency

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 sign-on bonus