Clinical Social Worker – Per Diem

Mass General Brigham

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

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeSomerville • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $32 - $47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting psychosocial assessments, formulating treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care. Proficient in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree Social Work (MSW)LCSW, LICSW or LMHC Licensure2+ Years Clinical Experience in a Medical SettingProficiency in Psychosocial AssessmentsAbility to Facilitate Skill-Based Groups

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Hard Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentCrisis InterventionRisk AssessmentTreatment PlansTimely DocumentationBiopsychosocial AssessmentPatient-Centered Treatment PlansQuality Improvement ProjectsEvidence-Based InterventionsClient Progress Monitoring

Soft Skills

Clinical JudgmentProfessional Values and EthicsAdvocacyCoordinationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Teams VideoMGB-Provided Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

LCSWLICSWLMHC

Industry Keywords

Interdisciplinary Team CollaborationComplex OrganizationInternal and External ResourcesPatient AdvocacySkill-Based Groups

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 plans, and treatment plans
Collaborate with healthcare professionals as part of the interdisciplinary team
Evaluate patients' medical or physical conditions and assess client needs
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress against measurable treatment and care-plan goals
Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans
Provide evidence-based interventions
Advocate for clients while maintaining professional boundaries
Refer clients appropriately using internal and external resources
Engage in quality improvement projects and use data to measure progress
Facilitate skill-based groups
Use supervision and consultation when appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree Social Work (MSW) required
LCSW, LICSW or LMHC licensure required
2+ years 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
Knowledge of internal and external resources
Ability to advocate, coordinate, and communicate treatment plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
Ability to facilitate skill-based groups
Knowledge and ability to work in a complex organization
Capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience
Stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment for remote workdays
Teams video accessed using MGB-provided equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
MGB-provided equipment for remote workdays