Clinical Social Worker – LICSW, LMHC

Mass General Brigham

. Perform social work assessments and interventions for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $67,538 - $98,238 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting psychosocial assessments, formulating treatment plans, and advocating for clients within a medical setting. Proficient in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and utilizing evidence-based interventions to achieve measurable client outcomes.

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Master's Degree In Mental Health & Behavioral MedicineLicensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)Clinical Experience In A Medical SettingPsychosocial Assessment ProficiencyCrisis Intervention Skills

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Hard Skills

Biopsychosocial AssessmentTreatment Plan FormulationRisk AssessmentTimely DocumentationEvidence-Based InterventionsQuality Improvement ProjectsData MeasurementFacilitating Skill-Based Groups

Soft Skills

AdvocacyInterpersonal CommunicationCollaborationProfessional Boundaries

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Industry Keywords

Clinical Social WorkPatient-Centered TreatmentInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationComplex Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform social work assessments and interventions for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients
Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, and/or environmental issues
Formulate biopsychosocial assessments, disposition, and treatment plans
Collaborate with healthcare professionals as part of the interdisciplinary team
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress against measurable goals
Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans addressing medical, social, and resource issues
Advocate for clients while maintaining professional boundaries
Refer clients to appropriate internal and external resources
Engage in quality improvement projects and use data to measure progress
Facilitate skill-based groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine or Master's Degree Social Work required
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license required
2+ years of clinical experience in a medical setting required
Proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics
Proficiency in risk assessment, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and timely documentation
Working knowledge of internal and external resources
Ability to provide evidence-based interventions
Ability to advocate, coordinate, and communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
Ability to use supervision and consultation appropriately
Knowledge of quality improvement projects and data measurement
Ability to facilitate skill-based groups
Knowledge of working in a complex organization
Capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous sign-on bonus
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Approximately 2 days per week remote from home
MGB-provided equipment for remote workdays