Clinical Social Worker, Developmental Medicine

Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Brookline
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary/Department Summary:
We are currently searching for a 40-hour Social Worker for Developmental Medicine. This department is an essential part of the interdisciplinary care for outpatient patients and families

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing social work support patients and families with a high incidence of economic need, social and medical complexity
• Comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, coordination of care, linkages to community services, psychoeducation on multiple issues, and management of family issues including child protection and domestic violence
• Assessment of transition readiness, guardianship needs and care coordination with adult providers and systems.
• Facilitation of the use of hospital and community resources
• Taking an active role in program development, teaching, and participation in initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  Education:
  • Master's degree in social work
    Experience:
    • Minimum of two years of social work experience preferred
    • Previous pediatric developmental medicine experience strongly preferred
    • Excellent communication skills, flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment
    • Spanish language skill a plus
      Licensure/Certifications:
      • LCSW in MA required, LICSW in MA highly preferredThis position is 100% onsite
        New hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus
        
        
        
        
        

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