Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Department, overnights (100% onsite)

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 currently searching for an overnight social worker, M-Thurs 10:15PM-8:45AM, to join our team!

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Responding 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, strength-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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in social work

Experience:

• One year of social work experience in a medical environment preferred
• Strong clinical skills and experience with various therapeutic modalities
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Cultural competence is very important. Bicultural/Bilingual competency is a plus.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued!).

Licensure/Certifications:
 

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

This position is 100% onsite
New hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus
Schedule is M-Thurs, 10:15PM-8:45AM