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. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both patients and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical social work services in accordance with established professional, programmatic, and departmental standards and treatment models.
• Serves as member of interdisciplinary team to plan and implement patient care, assist in program development and participate in continuous quality improvement efforts of the service.
• Provides consultation to interdisciplinary team members on psychosocial issues and specific patient needs.
• Conducts related staff education programs as assigned.
• Participates in departmental meetings, committees, work groups as needed or assigned.
• Prepares accurate, thorough, and timely documentation, record keeping and reporting in conformance with hospital, and departmental standards.
• Develops and maintains professional knowledge and skills through participation in professional organizations, attendance at conferences, seminars and other continuing education programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in social work

Experience:

• Social Work experience in a medical environment is highly preferred.
• Flexibility and the ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Licensure/Certifications:

• LCSW licensure in the state of MA required LICSW licensure in the state of MA preferred

Schedule: e/o Saturday/Sunday day shift 8am-4:30pm

New hires are eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus!