Clinical Social Worker, General Orthopedics, Needham

Clinical Social Worker, General Orthopedics, Needham at Boston Children's Hospital summary:

The Clinical Social Worker in General Orthopedics at Boston Children's Hospital's Needham satellite provides psychosocial screening, counseling, crisis intervention, and case management services. They facilitate access to hospital and community resources while offering psychosocial consultation to multidisciplinary teams. The role requires a Master’s degree in social work, LICSW licensure in Massachusetts, and experience in a medical environment, particularly with child protection issues.

Position Summary/Department Summary:
We are seeking a 40- hour general orthopedics social worker that will provide a range of clinical social work services and case management in our soon to open Needham satellite of Boston Children’s Hospital (free parking!)

Key Responsibilities:

• Psychosocial screening and assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and facilitation of use of hospital and community services
• Acting as a resource information and referral, program development and psychosocial consultation to multidisciplinary teams

Minimum Qualifications Education:

• Master’s degree in social work.

Experience:

• Flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in a medical environment and with child protection issues preferred
• Diverse candidates strongly encouraged to apply

Licensure/Qualifications:

• LICSW licensure in the state of MA is required

New hires are eligible for a $5K sign on! 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.

Keywords:

clinical social worker, orthopedics, psychosocial assessment, case management, crisis intervention, child protection, hospital social work, community resources, multidisciplinary teams, LICSW licensed