Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Psych Services (EPS)

Boston Children's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
May 20, 2025
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. 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: Providing clinical social work services to assist patients and families with personal, family, medical and environmental difficulties. Performing psychosocial and risk assessments, assigning diagnoses and developing and implementing interventions and treatment plans. Participating in planning and implementation of discharge and outpatient service plans and collaborating with health care team and community agencies to plan, implementing and following up on treatment and provision of needed services. 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. 4 days /10-hour shifts, 8:00AM-6:30PM. M-F coverage needs - days of the week are variable This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus! 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.