• Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Department

    Children's Hospital Boston (Boston, MA)


    80667BRJob Posting Title:Clinical Social Worker, Emergency DepartmentDepartment:Pediatrics-Emergency Medicine AutoReqId:80667BRStatus:Part-TimeStandard Hours per Week:1 Job Posting Category:Social ServicesJob Posting Description:Position Summary/Department Summary:

    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. We are seeking a per diem social workers to our Emergency Services (ED) team!

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Responds 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

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education:

    + A master’s degree in social work

    Experience:

    + Previous medical social work experience highly preferred

    + Strong clinical skills and experience with various therapeutic modalities.

    + Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations.

    + Bicultural/Bilingual competency is a plus.

    + Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued!).

    Licensure/Certification:

    LCSW in the state of MA required, LICSW in the state of MA preferred

     

    This position is 100% onsite and eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus

     

    Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Per Diem Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid