Clinical Social Worker, ASK Program, Boston at Boston Children's Hospital summary:
The Clinical Social Worker in the ASK Program at Boston Children's Hospital provides assessment, treatment, and advocacy for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, and behavioral needs. They collaborate with families, schools, and healthcare professionals to support appropriate services and interventions, including attending IEP meetings and managing crisis situations. This role requires a master's degree in social work, preferably bilingual Spanish skills, and experience in medical social work and special education or autism.
Position Summary/Department Summary:We are currently seeking a 40-hour social worker for our Advocating Success for Kids (ASK) program. This position is part of Boston Children’s Hospital Primary Care @ Longwood. The ASK team includes developmental-behavioral pediatricians, psychologists, social workers, and educators who work to address the developmental, learning, and/or behavioral needs of children seen at several community health centers.
Key Responsibilities:- Providing assessment, treatment, and advocacy for a diverse group of children and adolescents.
- Collaborating with families and school systems to advocate for appropriate services through attendance at IEP or other school related meetings, case management and crisis intervention as needed.
Minimum QualificationsEducation:- Master’s degree in social work
Experience:- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
- Experience working with children and families in a medical social work environment preferred
- Special education or autism experience preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast pace setting, managing tasks in a timely manner.
- Enthusiasm, optimism, and self-motivation.
Licensure/Certifications:- LCSW in the state MA, LICSW in the state of MA preferred
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.
Keywords:
clinical social worker, child and adolescent social work, developmental-behavioral pediatrics, medical social work, case management, IEP advocacy, crisis intervention, bilingual Spanish, special education, autism support
