School Social Worker per diem
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for providing comprehensive social work services to students in a hospital-based educational setting. This role focuses on addressing the emotional, social, and academic needs of students and collaborating with families, educators, and healthcare providers to promote positive outcomes.Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Conduct assessments to identify students’ emotional, social, and academic needs.
-Develop and implement individualized intervention plans to support students facing challenges.
-Provide individual and group counseling to students dealing with mental health issues, trauma, or behavioral concerns.
-Utilize evidence-based practices to promote resilience and coping skills.
-Respond to crises involving students, providing immediate support and coordination with emergency services as needed.
-Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safety and well-being during crises.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Social Work required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Social Worker [Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
Experience in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field 2-3 years required and Experience working in educational institutions or a similar setting 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, mental health issues, and effective intervention strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
- Compassionate and empathetic, with a strong commitment to supporting student well-being.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive situations with professionalism.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
- Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
11 Hillside Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$27.40 - $39.90/Hourly
Grade
6
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