Clinical Social Worker Trauma and Dissociative Disorders

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers.

McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.

This position will collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. The position will carry a total of 6-7 patients. The clinical work includes psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, family work, collaboration with internal and community providers, and implementation of patient-centered interventions such as psychoeducation, coping skills acquisition (CBT/DBT), and discharge/aftercare planning.

• Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, and/or environmental issues. Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.

The Trauma and Dissociative Disorders unit is a 21‑bed, co‑ed facility that specializes in the treatment of trauma and dissociative disorders. Patients may present with complex PTSD, personality disorders, suicidal thoughts, recent attempts, and/or self‑injurious behaviors. The unit focuses on safety and stability with a strong emphasis on skills‑based interventions.

Responsibilities include attending daily interdisciplinary rounds, providing psychoeducation to patients and family/social supports, aftercare planning, discharge planning, and medical record documentation.

Master's Degree Social Work required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - MA]
• Social Worker [Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - MA] – must obtain LCSW within 1 year of date of hire.

Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required.

• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent crisis intervention skills.
• Good problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and the aging process.
• Demonstrates basic foundational skills, showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.
• Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention, completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation.
• May need assistance and guidance in ensuring patient needs, safety measures, and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.
• Developing and demonstrating interpersonal collaboration in a medical setting— inpatient or outpatient.
• May need coaching or guidance in this area.
• May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.
• Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.
• Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration and equity among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and the organization to support and enhance patient care.

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently
• Carrying Frequently
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Frequently
• Gross Manipulation…