Clinical Social Worker, Inpatient Psychiatry

Clinical Social Worker, Inpatient Psychiatry Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital $55,390.40

• $80,485.

60 United States, Massachusetts, Boston 1153 Centre Street (Show on map) Jun 05, 2026 SIGN

ON BONUS AVAILABLE

for eligible Non-MGB employees: $3,000 for LCSW and $10,000 for LICSW Starting rates:

LCSW:

$68,224

LICSW:

$92,227 This Inpatient Psychiatric Social Work position will collaborate with other multi-disciplinary professionals on a 24 bed, adult inpatient psychiatric unit to evaluate patients' psychiatric, medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. Inpatient Social Workers work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plans of care for both individual patients and the medical community. Responsibilities include:

• Performing Individual psychosocial assessments
• Conducting daily individual sessions with assigned patients and leading one or more weekly Social Work treatment groups,
• Family outreach and counseling/psychoeducation as indicated
• Coordination with outpatient treatment team if applicable
• Timely completion of daily EMR documentation, psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Plans and Discharge Summaries that will satisfy clinical and regulatory requirements and arranging referrals related to aftercare as needed.
• Collaborates with and provides social work consultation to other disciplines within the setting. Participates in daily Patient Rounds and Team meetings
• Participates on Departmental and Hospital committees as appropriate.

Other duties as assigned. Education Master's Degree Social Work required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No Experience Unlicensed:

Grace Period for License Eligibility [LICSW

• Massachusetts]

Social Worker I:

Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW

• State License required Social Worker II Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW
• State License] required Minimum of graduate level internship experience in relevant setting.

Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standards Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to work within a multi-disciplinary team Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial and psychiatric assessments and brief treatment/management with individuals, families, couples and/or groups Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated competency in age specific behaviors Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of community agencies/resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients Computer skills Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. 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.