Clinical Social Worker Senior/Lead (LICSW) - Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Senior Or Lead Clinical Social WorkerMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.The Senior Or Lead Clinical Social Worker provides advanced clinical care, program leadership, and strategic oversight for the Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Program at Mass General Brigham for Children. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, this role is responsible for delivering comprehensive psychosocial assessment, evidence-based intervention, crisis management, and ongoing support to children, adolescents, young adults up to age 22, and their families across the cancer care continuum—from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, and bereavement.In addition to maintaining an independent clinical caseload, the Senior Clinical Social Worker leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of psychosocial, survivorship, bereavement, and family support programs that address the evolving needs of pediatric oncology patients and families. The Senior Clinical Social Worker serves as the psychosocial leader for the pediatric oncology program, partnering with multidisciplinary care teams and community organizations to ensure high-quality, family-centered care. The role provides clinical consultation to staff, oversight of the Resource Specialist, and identification of opportunities to improve patient and family experience through programming and quality improvement initiatives.The ideal candidate is an experienced pediatric medical social worker with exceptional clinical judgment, strong leadership and program development skills, and a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and advancing equitable, compassionate care for children and families facing complex hematologic and oncologic illnesses.QualificationsProvides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal and/or environmental issues.Provides clinical care to individuals, families, and groups.Provides mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and specialized safety assessment when violence is suspected.Screen, address, and manage social determinants of health.Prepares and maintains all pertinent records, statistics, and progress notes.Education QualificationsMaster's Degree in Social Work requiredLicenses and CertificationsLicensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] RequiredExperience QualificationsSenior Social Worker: Minimum 3-5 years clinical social work in a medical setting required, 5-10 years clinical social work in a medical setting preferred.Lead Social Worker: Clinical social work experience 5-7 years requiredSkills and AbilitiesDemonstrates a mastery of a range of specialized clinical diagnoses and interventions.Conducts clinically competent complex and high-risk assessments, treatment plans and interventions.Demonstrates mastery in problem solving abilities, conflict resolution, efficiency, and communication skills.Formulates advanced psychosocial assessments and treatment plans.Collaborates with colleagues in developing assessments and plans in complex cases.Demonstrates advanced clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients.Demonstrates advanced working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately.Demonstrate ability to identify problems in order of urgency and initiate treatment plans towards timely solutions and appropriate time management skills.Demonstrates the ability to articulate SW clinical perspective in team meetings, effectively collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to comprehensively solve problems and optimize a plan of care.Escalates to Social Work leadership all operational issues and high risk and complex cases.Supervision of Community Resource Specialist. May provide additional clinical supervision based on department need (MSW students and/or social work staff).Seeks opportunities in the department and hospital or may be asked by SW leadership to participate in initiatives, projects, quality reviews, and committees and participates in these at an entity and Enterprise level.Creates content for skill-based groups.Promotes timely and concise collaboration among all disciplines and outside stakeholders to enhance patient careRemote Type: HybridWork Location: 32 Fruit StreetScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Employee Type: RegularWork Shift: Day (United States of America)Pay Range: $ - -Grade: 8At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. 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