About This Role
This clinical social work position in Boston Children's Hospital's Emergency Services involves direct patient and family support during high-need moments. You'll conduct psychosocial and risk assessments, provide crisis intervention, and connect families with resources to address medical, personal, and environmental challenges. The role covers emergency department and inpatient settings on an every-other-weekend evening schedule, meaning you'll work nights when families are often most stressed and vulnerable. This position suits MSW-credentialed clinicians who thrive in fast-paced, unpredictable environments and can make quick clinical judgments. You should be comfortable with both acute crisis response and linking people to ongoing community services. Strong communication and cultural sensitivity are essential when working with diverse families during their most difficult moments.
$25–$45/hr
Clinic / Outpatient / Hospital ER / Hospital
Days · Evenings
Therapy license
Dental, Vision, Sign-on bonus
Location & Routes
- Base city: Boston, MA
Benefits & Bonuses
- Dental
- Vision
- Sign-on bonus
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active therapy license in good standing in the state of employment
Experience requirements vary by employer.
BLS typically required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active state license in your discipline (PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc.) in good standing. Therapy licensure is state-specific — the PT, OT, and ASLP-IC compacts let you practice in member states without a separate license.
Is this a school-year or year-round position?
School-based therapy roles typically follow a 9- or 10-month school-year calendar with summers off. Outpatient, hospital, home-health, and telehealth positions are year-round with PTO. Both options are widely available — check the job description for specifics.
What experience is expected?
Most therapy roles welcome new grads through mid-career clinicians. Specialty positions (acute care, NICU, pediatric feeding, hand therapy) typically prefer 2+ years plus relevant certifications.
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Full Job Details
Position Summary/Department Summary: Boston Children’s Hospital’s acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. We are currently seeking a social worker for our e/o weekend evening position Key Responsibilities: Providing clinical social work services to assist patients and families with personal, family, medical and environmental difficulties. Performing psychosocial and risk assessments, assigning diagnoses and developing and implementing interventions and treatment plans. Participating in planning and implementation of discharge and outpatient service plans and collaborating with health care team and community agencies to plan, implementing and following up on treatment and provision of needed services. Minimum Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in social work
Experience: Strong clinical skills and experience with various therapeutic modalities. Previous medical/hospital social work experience preferred People from diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply Spanish language skills are a plus Licensure/Certifications: LCSW in the state of MA required, LICSW in the state of MA preferred New Hires are eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus! This position is e/o Sat/Sun, 8-hour day shifts 8:00AM – 4:30PM. The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.