The Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children’s Hospital provides essential support in the Emergency Department, addressing social needs through comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and trauma-informed interventions. This role includes case management, advocacy for patients and families, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective care. Strong clinical skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are key attributes of this position.

• 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, strengths-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.
• Provides brief, solution-focused interventions and develops safety plans with patients as needed.
• Uses techniques including motivational interviewing, reflective listening, and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment to support patients and families
• Provides crisis intervention and problem-solving support as needed.
• Provides information, referrals, and counseling relative to child protective needs, intimate partner violence, end of life needs, community violence, substance use/abuse, mental health concerns, and homelessness.
• Provides education, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and families as needed.
• Communicates effectively and proactively with various healthcare professionals and team members.
• Develops and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, and LCSW or LICSW is required.
• 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!).

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