Clinical Social Worker, Early Childhood Development

Boston Children's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Brookline
May 12, 2025
Job Posting Description At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Position Summary/Department Summary: This Early Childhood Development social worker will provide a range of clinical social work services as an integral team member on an outpatient early childhood mental health program. Key Responsibilities: Psychosocial screening and assessment of patients Group and dyadic therapy Contribution to program development and quality improvement efforts Minimum Qualifications Education: Master's degree in social work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of social work experience Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic clinical health care environment essential. Experiences in interdisciplinary team clinical environment and working with children and families affected by trauma are valued. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in the mental health workforce are strongly encouraged to apply. Multi-lingual speakers preferred. Experience in evidence-based clinical care preferred in medical environment. Experience in or knowledge about early childhood mental health highly valued. Capacity for learning the developmentally specific skills related to infant and early childhood mental health, including assessment and treatment modalities. Strong communication skills to effectively support families and communicate with multidisciplinary team and community partners/resources. Exceptional empathetic listening skills in working with families from diverse backgrounds (to understand patient concerns, fears, and needs) Cultural humility and ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations Strong self-awareness and clinically effective management of boundaries in therapeutic relationships with families Licensure/Certifications: LICSW licensure in the state of MA New hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus #LI-Hybrid Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption). Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.