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Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Psych Services at Boston Children's Hospital summary:

The Clinical Social Worker in Emergency Psych Services at Boston Children’s Hospital provides biopsychosocial assessments and trauma-informed interventions within the Emergency Department and inpatient services. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient care, advocate for patients and families, and contribute to program development and quality improvement. The role requires clinical documentation, staff education, and ongoing professional development.

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. This includes performing biopsychosocial assessments, as well as implementing trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions. We also provide management and advocacy for both patients and families.

• Provides clinical social work services in accordance with established professional, programmatic, and departmental standards and treatment models.
• Serves as member of interdisciplinary team to plan and implement patient care, assist in program development and participate in continuous quality improvement efforts of the service.
• Provides consultation to interdisciplinary team members on psychosocial issues and specific patient needs.
• Conducts related staff education programs as assigned.
• Participates in departmental meetings, committees, work groups as needed or assigned.
• Prepares accurate, thorough, and timely documentation, record keeping and reporting in conformance with hospital, and departmental standards.
• Develops and maintains professional knowledge and skills through participation in professional organizations, attendance at conferences, seminars and other continuing education programs.

• Master’s degree in social work

• Social Work experience in a medical environment highly preferred.
• Flexibility and the ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

• LCSW licensure in the state of MA required, LICSW licensure in the state of MA preferred

Keywords:

clinical social work, emergency services, biopsychosocial assessment, trauma-informed care, patient advocacy, interdisciplinary team, mental health, hospital social work, LCSW licensure, continuing education

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