Position Summary/Department Summary:Boston Children’s Hospital’s acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. We are seeking a per diem social workers to our Emergency Services (ED) team!
Key Responsibilities:- Responds 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
Minimum QualificationsEducation:- A master’s degree in social work
Experience:- Previous medical social work experience highly preferred
- Strong clinical skills and experience with various therapeutic modalities.
- Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations.
- Bicultural/Bilingual competency is a plus.
- Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued!).
Licensure/Certification:LCSW in the state of MA required, LICSW in the state of MA preferred
This position is 100% onsite and eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus