Clinical Social Worker

Position Summary Utilizing clinical social work techniques and theory, the Clinical Social Worker will consult on, assess, and intervene with high‑risk patients and their families regarding the impact and amelioration of emotional and social problems. Duties include conducting psychosocial assessments, making diagnoses, planning and implementing effective treatments, evaluating outcomes, educating patients, supervising and mentoring patients and family members, and collaborating with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, hospitals, physicians, and other sources in the overall care of the patient. Essential Responsibilities / Duties Clinical Care & Psychosocial Assessment Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for high‑risk OB/GYN patients (medically complex pregnancies, fetal anomalies, pregnancy loss, oncology, chronic illness, behavioral health concerns). Identify barriers to care related to housing instability, food insecurity, transportation, insurance, immigration status, safety, and financial hardship. Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Provide brief short‑term support for acute crisis intervention and warm hand‑off to IBH clinicians. Perinatal & High‑Risk Support Support patients experiencing perinatal mood disorders, pregnancy loss, fetal demise, infertility challenges, and complex decision‑making. Provide anticipatory guidance and emotional support around high‑risk diagnoses and treatment planning. Assess and address intimate partner violence (IPV), child safety concerns, and mandated reporting needs. Care Coordination & Resource Navigation Connect patients to community‑based resources including housing supports, public benefits, legal/immigration assistance, WIC/SNAP, behavioral health services, and home visiting programs. Collaborate with outpatient clinics, primary care, behavioral health, and community partners to ensure continuity of care. Support insurance navigation and financial assistance processes. Interdisciplinary Collaboration Participate in huddles, case conferences, and multidisciplinary planning meetings. Provide consultation to medical and nursing staff on psychosocial, cultural, and equity considerations impacting care. Advocate for patient needs within complex systems. Documentation & Compliance Complete timely documentation in the electronic health record consistent with regulatory and departmental standards. Maintain accurate tracking of consults, interventions, and outcomes. Adhere to hospital, state, and federal guidelines related to confidentiality, mandated reporting, and patient rights. Basic Needs & Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Intervention Screen for and address unmet basic needs including housing instability/homelessness, food insecurity, transportation barriers, utilities insecurity, childcare needs, and financial hardship. Provide hands‑on resource navigation, assisting patients with applications for MassHealth/Medicaid, SNAP/WIC, emergency housing/shelter placements, rental assistance, cash benefits, and financial assistance programs. Coordinate access to diapers, infant supplies, formula, car seats, clothing, and other essential items through hospital and community partnerships. Partner with community‑based organizations, shelters, legal aid, and immigrant‑serving agencies to reduce barriers to care. Advocate for patients facing systemic barriers related to language, immigration status, or lack of insurance. Department Expectations – Social Work Staff Use the department’s psychosocial assessment tool as a guideline to assess patients and families for emotional, social, behavioral, and environmental needs. Identify priority issues that must be addressed during care and formulate an appropriate intervention and discharge plan. Initiate assessments within required timeframes: Inpatient (within 24 hours of referral); Outpatient (within one week of referral); Emergency Department (within four hours of discharge). Initiate family involvement during the initial assessment and attempt same‑day contact when indicated. Provide psychotherapeutic interventions and/or psychosocial support to patients and families to reduce the impact of identified problems. Maintain ongoing therapeutic relationships through at least weekly contact and additional support when changes in condition or care plans occur. Consult and collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure patients’ emotional and social needs are addressed in the overall care plan. Communicate relevant findings, recommendations, and next steps to the care team in a timely manner. Report suspected cases of abuse or neglect in accordance with legal mandates and hospital policy. Maintain patient confidentiality and exercise professional discretion regarding recorded information. Document each patient encounter concurrently in the medical record or department clinical record per policy. Submit required statistics, reports, and records within established timeframes. Maintain competency in all assigned areas, obtain required continuing education units, attend staff meetings, trainings, and in‑service education, and provide supervision to department personnel and students as assigned. Assist management in maintaining a high‑quality department through participation in programs, initiatives, and policy adherence. Represent the department within the hospital and community, promoting professional social work practice. Workplace Responsibilities Maintain workspaces and equipment in a clean, safe, and orderly manner. Report malfunctioning equipment or safety concerns promptly to a supervisor. Job Requirements Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Knowledge: Social work process, community resources and agencies related to health, illness, and disability; knowledge of agencies that serve children and families; advanced interpersonal skills for interacting with healthcare professionals and for supervising graduate students; comfort in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment. Skills: Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, cultural sensitivity, comfort with diverse racial and ethnic populations, Bicultural/Bilingual competency a plus. Computer literacy: proficiency with standard word processing, spreadsheet programs, e‑mail (MS Word, Excel, Outlook), and web browsers. Compensation Range: $42.60‑$51.92 per hour. The range represents a minimum estimate based upon job qualifications. Base pay is determined by education, experience, licensure, and certifications. Total compensation includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits, contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing. Equal Opportunity Employer Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic. 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