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.
This Emergency Department Clinical Social Worker will be responsible for:- 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.
- Utilizes supervision to enhance practice.
- May assist in supervision of Resource Specialist and/or Social Work Interns.
- 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.
To qualify, you must have:- Master’s Degree in Social Work and LICSW is required.
- Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment as well as excellent communication skills.
- Experience with social services agencies, understanding of social determinants of health and trauma ideal.
- Bilingual/bicultural/diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Spanish speaking a plus!
Schedule is 100% onsite weekday evening shift
New hires are eligible for a $10,000.00 sign on bonus!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.
