Per Diem Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) - Ambulatory Pediatrics

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission as a not-for-profit supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We strive to provide exceptional care and believe high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

About the role

The Per Diem Social Worker will provide coverage for anticipated extended staff absences in ambulatory pediatric specialty departments. Per diem hours and shift schedules are negotiable and will be determined collaboratively with candidate availability and clinic need.

Starting rate: $44.34/hour. This is a hybrid role based at 55 Fruit Street.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal and/or environmental issues.
• Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
• Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.
• Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics.
• Integrates prior clinical experience into current practice.
• Formulates assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and documentation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provides a range of evidence-based interventions.
• Advocates, coordinates, and continuously communicates treatment plans with patients, family, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Incorporates social sensitivity.
• Utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately when needed.
• Actively seeks assistance with complex cases and situations in a timely manner.
• Engages in quality improvement projects and uses data to measure progress.
• Facilitates skill-based groups.
• Negotiates and works effectively in a complex organization.
• Demonstrates capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• 2-3 years of Clinical Social Work Experience in a medical setting required.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW - State License) required.
• Prior experience in hospital or medical social work required.

Skills

• Proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics.
• Ability to integrate prior clinical experience into current practice.
• Proficiency in formulating assessments, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and documentation.
• Sound clinical judgment and innovation in client advocacy while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources with appropriate referrals.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate treatment plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Capacity to work effectively in a complex organization.
• Ability to engage in quality improvement projects and use data to measure progress.

Pay

Annual pay range: $70,990.40 - $103,230.40 (Grade 7). At Mass General Brigham, base pay is determined by skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The provided range is an estimate based on minimum job qualifications and does not encompass the total compensation package, which may include benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs.