LCSW Social Worker Case Manager

Overview

LCSW Social Worker Case Manager — Canton, MA. Pay: $60 - $65/hour. Onsite local contract starting 8/03/2026 for 13 weeks. Licensure: LCSW or LICSW accepted.

Title:

Social worker - LCSW/LICSW

Location:

Canton, MA 02021 | Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

PRHC is seeking an experienced licensed Social Worker to provide a range of individualized services to patients with significant medical and cognitive disabilities, and to provide guidance for their caregivers. The Social Worker will report to the Nursing Administrator as an integral member of the Social Services Department. This full-time position is on-site with a Monday through Friday 8:00 – 4:30 schedule;

weekends and holidays off. The role includes psychosocial assessments, identifying health-related social needs for each family on the assigned caseload, and planning and implementing the patient s treatment and discharge plans that reflect social work needs from admission to discharge, with collaboration and coordination responsibilities.

The Social Worker role will include the following scope of work:

• Primary social worker for an assigned caseload of medically complex pediatric patients.
• Completes timely and accurate psychosocial assessments according to The Joint Commission (TJC) and PRHC standards.
• Builds trusting relationships with patients and families to improve communication and understanding of their needs.
• Participates in the admissions process, from pre-admission evaluations through the day of admission activities.
• Provides ongoing support and consultation to caregivers related to health-related social needs.
• Develops and coordinates discharge plans with community providers and other state agencies, considering medical, developmental, cultural, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity factors impacting community needs.
• Supports patient discharge activities starting at admission, including caregiver education on the transition process, identifying discharge options, and coordination with community providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Oversees guardianship process for patients when indicated.
• Continuously evaluates patient/family functioning and progress.
• Serves as the primary liaison to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) for patients in DCF custody on the assigned caseload.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds, patient care conferences, group supervision, and other meetings as indicated.
• Facilitates Transition and Family Team Meetings.
• Participates in PRHC committees, data collection, and social work performance improvement activities.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record according to TJC and PRHC standards.
• May be required to travel to bring patients to appointments and to other meetings and resources in the community.
• Performs other assigned duties as needed.

• Bachelor s degree or higher degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, criminal justice or a relevant human services field

• A current and valid licensure as a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Certified Social Worker, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration

• Knowledge of principles and methods of social casework, group work and community organizations.
• Ability to make decisions, act quickly, and remain calm in stressful or emergency situations.
• Skilled in exercising professional judgment in at-risk situations (e.g., child abuse, suicidal tendencies).
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Capacity to interact with individuals under physical and/or emotional stress.

• Experience with youth and young adults with physical disabilities.
• Clinical competencies in delivering services to youth and families.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Knowledge of cultural factors in work with individuals and families.
• Familiarity with treatment/intervention programs for school-aged, adolescent, and young adult populations with physical disabilities.
• Highly organized with ability to complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Appreciation of multidisciplinary team collaboration and patient care department partnerships.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams and Word).

How to apply:

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