Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Department - Temporary

Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

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. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both patients and families. Key Responsibilities: - 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, strength-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 Qualifications Education: - 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. 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!). Licensure/Certifications: - LCSW licensure in the state of MA, LICSW in the state of MA preferred This is a 100% onsite 30-hour temporary position starting mid-December, for approximately 5 months, with an onsite set schedule – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, day position 8a-6:30p The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

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