Clinical Social Worker, Endocrine/Thyroid
Listed on 2026-08-24
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Social Work
Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker -
Healthcare
Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Social Worker, Endocrine/Thyroid 20 Hours
Pediatrics-Endocrinology
Position Summary
Part-time social work position (20 hrs.) needed to provide a range of clinical social work services in the BCH Thyroid Center. The BCH Thyroid Center is one of the first and largest centers in the United States exclusively devoted to the care and treatment of children with thyroid conditions. The Thyroid Center provides a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Multidisciplinary care to children and adolescents with thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, including initial evaluation, diagnostic imaging and procedures, surgical treatment, subsequent thyroid cancer care and follow-up, and psychosocial support throughout this process.
- Psychosocial assessments, individual and family coping support, crisis intervention, and resource navigation. Interventions will be both in person and via telehealth.
- Collaborating and consulting with the thyroid team around management of psychosocial issues including 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.
- Working with the thyroid team to help patients and families gain access to services and resources within and outside of BCH system.
- Developing new programmatic initiatives to support patients and families in the Thyroid Center.
- Collaborating with Endocrine Mental Health Team for Endocrine coverage needs
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work
- Social work experience in medical environment and with child protection issues preferred.
- Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills necessary.
Licensure/Certification
- LCSW Social Work licensure in the state of Massachusetts, LICSW preferred
New hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. This position is eligible for part-time benefits.
Part-Time
Regular
Standard Hours per Week: 20
Pay Range: $69888.00-$111831.20 Annual
Office/Site
Location:
Boston
Job Posting Category:
Social Services
Remote Eligibility:
Part Remote/Hybrid
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