Position Summary/Department Summary:

This 32-hour-per-week social work position providing a broad range of clinical social work services within the innovative STRiDE Program in the Boston Children's Hospital Type 1 Diabetes Program. The STRiDE (Support, Tools, Resources in Diabetes Empowerment) Program provides an additional layer of individualized support to youth with Type 1 Diabetes and their families, helping them identify and overcome psychosocial, socioeconomic, and healthcare-related barriers that may interfere with successful diabetes management and engagement in care. The STRiDE team is a multidisciplinary group currently consisting of two pediatric endocrinologists, two diabetes nurse educators, two diabetes resource nurses, a quality improvement/analytics expert, and an administrative assistant. We are seeking to expand the team and further strengthen our ability to support children, adolescents, and families through the addition of a dedicated clinical social worker. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and provide clinical interventions for children, adolescents, and families living with new or existing diagnoses of Type 1 Diabetes. Implement clinically sensitive and evidence-informed clinical interventions to promote family engagement in care to and to improve health and psychosocial outcomes. Facilitate access to appropriate community resources and support services while collaborating with the broader diabetes care team to address patients' and families' psychosocial needs. Participate in STRiDE leadership meetings to support program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing program development. Participate in STRiDE clinical case conferences to collaborate with participants' multidisciplinary care teams and develop comprehensive, coordinated plans of care. Collaborate closely with the Endocrine Mental Health Team to provide endocrine-related behavioral health support, consultation, and clinical coverage.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Master's degree in social work

Experience:

Social work experience in medical environment and with child protection experience preferred. Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment. Excellent teamwork and communication skills necessary. Spanish-speaking preferred but not required.

Licensure/Certification:

LCSW Social Work licensure in the state of Massachusetts, LICSW preferred This position is eligible for full time benefits Schedule is 8-4:30 Mon-Thu based in Boston/Longwood New hires are eligible for $4,000 sign on bonus