Position Summary/Department Summary:We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team in the Motility Center and Functional Abdominal Pain Program within the Gastroenterology Department. This full-time position involves providing a range of clinical social work services and case management to patients and families navigating complex gastrointestinal conditions and chronic pain.
Key Responsibilities:- Conducting psychosocial screenings and comprehensive assessments to guide care planning
- Providing brief individual and family counseling focused on adjustment to chronic illness and family system support
- Offering longitudinal case management-facilitating access to community and hospital-based supports, tracking care plans, and addressing psychosocial barriers to follow-through
- Helping families navigate the intersection of chronic illness and educational systems and collaborating with schools to implement recommended accommodations and support services
- Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other allied health professionals
- Fostering effective team dynamics by facilitating open communication and collaboration among multidisciplinary medical teams
- Delivering crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource mobilization as needed
- Addressing child protection concerns in collaboration with internal and external agencies
- Contributing to program development and participating in ongoing quality improvement efforts
Education:- Master's degree in social work
Experience:- Exceptional verbal and written communication and organizational skills essential.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment essential. Self-motivated.
- Strong clinical experience in medical or pediatric settings ideal; GI or pain experience preferred.
- Diverse candidates encouraged to apply
Licensure/Certifications:- LCSW in the state of MA required; LICSW licensure preferred
This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus.