Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC) – MGBfC Pediatric Primary Care

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit healthcare system supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. This hybrid role is embedded within a pediatric primary care clinic, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical care coordination, assessment, brief interventions, and short-to-medium term therapy for patients ages 4–21. Starting rates: LCSW $68,224; LICSW $92,227. Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for non-MGB employees (LICSW/LMHC).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, and/or environmental issues.
• Formulate biopsychosocial assessments, dispositions, and treatment plans.
• Deliver short- and medium-term, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children and youth ages 4–21, parents, and families.
• Conduct mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and specialized safety assessments when violence is suspected.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals in treatment and care plans.
• Available to pediatricians for consultations and acute assessments during routine clinic encounters.
• Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team; refer to and collaborate with interdepartmental specialists, outside agencies, and community resources.
• Facilitate skill-based groups.
• Engage in quality improvement projects and use data to measure progress.
• Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required, or
• Master’s Degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required.

Experience

• Clinical experience in a medical setting: 0–1 year required for LCSW; 2–3 years required for LICSW.
• Related experience: 3–5 years required.
• Demonstrated experience working successfully with people of various backgrounds and lifestyles, with ongoing self-reflection and continual learning.
• Experience negotiating, advocating, and navigating systems required for LMHC.
• Prior clinical experience and training with children, adolescents, and young adults; CBT preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC required.

Skills

• Proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics; integration of prior clinical experience into current practice.
• Proficiency in risk assessment, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and timely documentation.
• Sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources; appropriate referrals.
• Range of evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate treatment plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Incorporates social sensitivity.
• Utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately; actively seeks assistance with complex cases in a timely manner.
• Knowledge, understanding, and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization.

Pay

Annual salary range: $68,224.00 – $103,230.40 (Grade 7). Base pay is determined by skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors. Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs are also offered.

Work Details

• Work Type: Hybrid
• Location: 165 Cambridge Street