Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Department

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. We are seeking a per diem social workers to our Emergency Services (ED) team!
Key Responsibilities:

• Responds 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, strengths-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

• A master’s degree in social work

• 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.
• Bicultural/Bilingual competency is a plus.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued!).