Clinical Social Worker, Skeletal Health
81127BR
Pediatrics-Endocrinology
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Social Services,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Waltham
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.
Full time social work position (40 hrs.) needed to provide a range of clinical social work services to children, adolescents, and young adults in the Center for Skeletal Health. The Skeletal Health Program is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of patients diagnosed with various skeletal conditions. The Center for Skeletal Health provides a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, and potentially group psychoeducational interventions. Interventions will be both in person and telehealth
- Working with our Patient Navigators to help patients and families gain access to services and resources within and outside of BCH system.
- Collaborating and consulting with our multidisciplinary team around management of psychosocial issues including coping and adjustment to medical diagnoses, difficulties with treatment regimen, family distress related to medical condition, parenting and caregiver concerns, trauma, child protection concerns and domestic violence.
- Developing new programmatic initiatives to support patients and families in the Center for Skeletal Health
- Supporting research and Quality Improvement efforts in the Center for Skeletal Health
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in social work
Experience:
- Experience in medical environment and with child protection issues highly preferred
- Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to travel to our clinic locations in Longwood (Boston) and Waltham
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills necessary.
Licensure/Certifications:
- LICSW licensure in the state of MA
New hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!
This position is 100% onsite, with a future hybrid component
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. 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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