Clinical Social Worker, Diabetes (TZield)

Position Summary / Department Summary Full time social worker needed to provide a range of clinical social work services to patients and families in our new TZield Program for management of early-stage Type 1 Diabetes. The TZield Program is a multidisciplinary clinic that provides a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Key Responsibilities Psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, potentially group psychoeducational interventions. Interventions will be both in person and via telehealth. Working with our Patient Navigators to help patients and families gain access to services and resources within and outside of BCH system. Collaborating and consulting with our multidisciplinary team around management of psychosocial issues including but not limited to coping and adjustment to medical diagnoses, difficulties with treatment regimen, family distress related to medical condition, parenting and caregiver concerns, trauma, child protection concerns and domestic violence. Developing new programmatic initiatives to support patients and families in the TZield Program. Supporting research and Quality Improvement efforts in the TZield Program. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in social work. Experience in a medical environment and with child protection issues helpful. Flexibility and ability to work in a fast‐paced, dynamic environment. Excellent teamwork and communication skills necessary. Licensure/Certifications Social Work licensure in the state of Massachusetts. LCSW required, LICSW preferred. This position requires occasional travel to our satellite location in Waltham. New hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign‐on bonus. Pay and benefits are based on skills, experience, education, certifications and other job‐related factors and are part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous time off, a 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, tuition and certain license and certification reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T‐passes. #J-18808-Ljbffr