Clinical Social Worker, PIMCU
80788BR
Pediatrics-Medicine Critical Care
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Social Services,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Part Remote/Hybrid
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
The Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit (PIMCU) at Boston Children’s Hospital is an inpatient unit dedicated to the care of children who require more intensive nursing care than what the general inpatient floors can provide. The PIMCU cares for patients with severe, acute illness who do not require advanced life-sustaining technologies that are specific to the ICU, as well as patients with acute exacerbations of chronic illness who have intensive nursing needs. We are currently searching for a 40-hour social worker for the PIMCU.
Key Responsibilities:
- Psychosocial assessments and ongoing support during admission for all families
- Supportive counseling as families process and cope with medical diagnoses
- Develops and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families
- Bereavement counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Psychosocial consultation and support to the multidisciplinary health care team
Minimum qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in social work
Experience:
- Strong clinical skills and experience with various therapeutic modalities.
- Previous medical social work experience preferred
- Persons from diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply
- Spanish language skills are a plus
Licensure/Certifications:
- LCSW in the state of MA required. LICSW in the state of MA highly preferred.
This position is 100% onsite, and is 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.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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