Clinical Social Worker - LICSW or LMHC

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Worker performs social work assessments and interventions for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. The role supports patient- and family-centered care, respects personal self-determination, and requires managing multiple priorities through creative, compassionate, and ethical problem-solving. As part of a multidisciplinary health team, the Social Worker completes comprehensive assessments and develops treatment plans that integrate medical, social, and resource issues affecting patients, families, and at-risk populations. The role collaborates with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient-centered plans of care. This is a full-time, hybrid position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The work model is approximately three days per week onsite in the Emergency Department at either Mass General Hospital or Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and approximately two days per week working remotely from home. The team meets every other Tuesday at Assembly Row in Somerville. Remote work requires a stable, secure, compliant workstation in a quiet environment; Teams video must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine or Social Work.
Current Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license.
At least 2 years of clinical experience in a medical setting.
Proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics.
Ability to formulate risk assessments, provide crisis intervention, conduct psychosocial assessments, create treatment plans, and document them in a timely manner.
Sound clinical judgment and the ability to advocate for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Working knowledge of internal and external resources and appropriate referral practices.
Ability to negotiate and work within a complex organization.
Ability to incorporate social sensitivity into practice.

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families experiencing social, emotional, interpersonal, or environmental issues.
Formulate biopsychosocial assessments, dispositions, and treatment plans.
Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical or physical conditions and assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress against measurable goals in treatment and care plans.
Advocate for clients, coordinate care, and communicate treatment plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Provide evidence-based interventions and facilitate skill-based groups.
Use supervision and consultation appropriately when appropriate, and seek timely assistance with complex cases and situations.
Participate in quality improvement projects and use data to measure progress.
Communicate findings effectively to a broader audience.