Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) - Lurie Center for Autism

Mass General Brigham•Lexington, MA

8d•$70,990 - $103,230•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker is an essential member of the multidisciplinary care team at the Lurie Center for Autism, a clinical, research, training and advocacy program dedicated to treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders across the lifespan. The Clinical Social Worker performs comprehensive assessments and collaborates with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans that integrate the medical, social, and resource issues that impact individual patients and families.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work required
2-3 years Clinical Experience in a medical setting required
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker required [LICSW - State License]

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with patients with autism spectrum disorder strongly preferred
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial assessments of patients ages 6-15 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.
Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
Provide evidence-based clinical interventions to individuals, families, and occasionally groups, including psychoeducation, solutions-focused, supportive, and ASD-informed therapy.
In collaboration with multidisciplinary team, including Lurie Center psychologist, evaluate patients with intellectual disabilities for guardianship and complete the Clinical Team Report (CTR).
Provide relevant referrals, advocacy, and clinical care coordination between healthcare providers, schools, public agencies, community resources, etc.
Additional responsibilities as required to support the needs of the Lurie Center and its patients.
Facilitate skill-based groups.
Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress.