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Clinical Social Worker, Ortho/Sports Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Waltham
9 Hope Avenue (Show on map)
May 23, 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: As the first and largest pediatric sports medicine practice in the country, the Sports Medicine Division at Boston Children's Hospital provides athletes of all ages the care they need to reach their athletic potential. We are seeking a full time Ortho/Sports Medicine social worker for our Waltham location. Key Responsibilities: Providing clinical social work services to assist patients and families with personal, family, medical and environmental difficulties. Performing psychosocial and risk assessments, assigning diagnoses and developing and implementing interventions and treatment plans. Participating in planning and implementation of discharge and outpatient service plans and collaborating with health care team and community agencies to plan, implementing and following up on treatment and provision of needed services. Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary team to plan and implement patient care, assisting in program development and participating in continuous quality improvement efforts of the service. Providing consultation and teaching to interdisciplinary team members on psychosocial issues and specific patient needs. Minimum Qualifications Education: A master's degree in social work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of social work experience Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is essential. Strong clinical skills and experience with various therapeutic modalities Previous pediatric medical social work experience is preferred; ortho experience a plus Diverse candidates encouraged to apply Licensure/Certifications: LICSW in the state of MA New hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Free parking in Waltham! 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.