Clinical Social Worker

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a Clinical Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial care to pediatric patients and families within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this mission-driven role, you will conduct clinical assessments, deliver evidence-based counseling, coordinate community resources, and support discharge planning. Working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will advance quality, safety, and innovation while advocating for the best outcomes for children using state-of-the-art facilities and integrated care models.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments and counseling to pediatric patients and families
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment and care plans
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff in multidisciplinary teams
• Coordinate discharge planning and connect families with community resources
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMRSupport crisis intervention and safety planning
• Advocate for patient and family psychosocial needs
• Participate in case conferences and care coordination meetings
• Contribute to quality, safety, and process-improvement initiatives
• Educate patients, families, and staff on psychosocial issues and resources

Required Skills

• Clinical assessment and diagnosis
• Pediatric and family counseling
• Care and discharge planning
• Crisis intervention
• Trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of community resources
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Electronic medical record documentation
• Motivational interviewing
• Cultural competence