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Manager, Social Work - MGH Pediatrics

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
55 Fruit Street (Show on map)
Feb 26, 2026
Responsible for managing a team of social workers, licensed mental health clinicians, community health workers and resource specialists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to address the psychosocial needs of individuals and families. The Social Work Manager also plays a key role in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and strategic planning to enhance the impact of these services. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions: Manage and lead a team of social workers, licensed mental health clinicians, community health workers and resource specialists, providing supervision, guidance, and support. -Conduct regular team meetings, case conferences, and performance evaluations. -Provide clinical supervision, offering expertise on complex cases and ethical considerations. -Collaborate with team members to develop and implement effective care plans. -Oversee the coordination of psychosocial services services, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. -Contribute to the development and enhancement of psychosocial programs and services, including referral workflows, performance metrics, and quality improvement in collaboration with department leadership. -Identify opportunities for program expansion, improvement, and integration. -Contribute to strategic planning efforts for the department. Education Master's Degree Social Work required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW Experience Clinical social work experience 5-7 years required Supervisory or management experience 2-3 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Advanced clinical skills and knowledge of psychosocial assessment and intervention. - Ability to manage and lead staff. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. - Proficiency in using electronic health records and documentation systems. - Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and privacy. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.