Posted:
2/2/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Workplace Type:
On-site
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
The Social Worker, imbedded in adult medicine, is responsible for performing social work assessments, interventions, crisis management, and relevant casework as needed for outpatients of the adult medical department. They are dedicated to patient and family-centered care that values personal self-determination, skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaging in creative, compassionate, and ethical problem-solving in collaboration with both medical and behavioral health providers on site. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive and culturally considerate assessments and coordinate next steps in care that integrate the medical, social, and resource issues that impact individual patients, families, and at-risk populations. Social Workers are responsible for compassionate care of patients that supports patient-centered plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required or Master's Degree Social Work required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License]
Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License]
Experience
Clinical Experience in a medical and/or behavioral health setting 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Spanish fluency required
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple teams
- Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics. Integration of prior clinical experience into current practice.
- Demonstrates proficiency to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately.
- Provides a range of evidence-based interventions.
- Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family and the interdisciplinary team.
- Incorporates social sensitivity.
- If appropriate, utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately.
- Actively seek assistance with complex cases and situations in a timely manner.
- Engages in quality improvement projects, use data to measure progress.
- Facilitate skill-based groups.
- Knowledge, understanding and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization.
- Demonstrate the capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$70,990.40 - $101,202.40/Annual
Grade
7
EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Website: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/
Headquarter Location: Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Home Health Care ⋅ Medical