Clinical Social Worker, Skeletal Health at Boston Children's Hospital summary: Provides clinical social work services to children, adolescents, and young adults with skeletal health conditions through assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Supports patients and families by facilitating access to services and developing new program initiatives. Engages in research and quality improvement efforts within a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment. Position Summary/Department Summary: Full time social work position (40 hrs.) needed to provide a range of clinical social work services to children, adolescents, and young adults in the Center for Skeletal Health. The Skeletal Health Program is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of patients diagnosed with various skeletal conditions. The Center for Skeletal Health provides a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Key Responsibilities: Psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, and potentially group psychoeducational interventions. Interventions will be both in person and telehealth Working with our Patient Navigators to help patients and families gain access to services and resources within and outside of BCH system. Collaborating and consulting with our multidisciplinary team around management of psychosocial issues including coping and adjustment to medical diagnoses, difficulties with treatment regimen, family distress related to medical condition, parenting and caregiver concerns, trauma, child protection concerns and domestic violence. Developing new programmatic initiatives to support patients and families in the Center for Skeletal Health Supporting research and Quality Improvement efforts in the Center for Skeletal Health Minimum Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in social work Experience: Experience in medical environment and with child protection issues highly preferred Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to travel to our clinic locations in Longwood (Boston) and Waltham Excellent teamwork and communication skills necessary. Licensure/Certifications: LICSW licensure in the state of MA New hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus! Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork. plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Keywords: clinical social work, skeletal health, psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, child protection, family counseling, telehealth, multidisciplinary team, patient support, quality improvement