The Clinical Social Worker in the Emergency Services department of Boston Children’s Hospital is responsible for addressing social needs of patients and families. This role involves conducting biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and providing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. The social worker collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to advocate for and support patients dealing with various issues including mental health concerns, substance abuse, and social determinants of health.

• 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 MA 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!).

Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Services, Biopsychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Patient Advocacy, Mental Health, Case Management, Social Work, Healthcare