Clinical Social Worker, Early Childhood Development

Clinical Social Worker, Early Childhood Development at Boston Children's Hospital summary: The Clinical Social Worker in Early Childhood Development provides psychosocial assessments, group and dyadic therapy, and contributes to program development within an outpatient early childhood mental health setting. They work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary clinical team to support children and families affected by trauma, emphasizing evidence-based care and cultural humility. This role requires a Master's degree in social work, LICSW licensure, and strong communication skills to engage diverse populations effectively. 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 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: early childhood mental health, clinical social work, psychosocial assessment, group therapy, dyadic therapy, trauma-informed care, interdisciplinary team, cultural humility, LICSW licensure, family support