Clinical Social Worker II

Overview

Career Opportunities with Town of Brookline

Location: Brookline Senior Center 93 Winchester St, Brookline, MA 02446

Salary: Salary Range: $72,883 - $82,463 annualized

Clinical Social Worker II
Department: Brookline Council on Aging
Salary Range: $72,883 - $82,463

The Town of Brookline Council on Aging is seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Social Worker II to provide administrative, supervisory, and clinical casework services to Brookline residents age 60 and older.

The Council on Aging works with town agencies and community partners to enhance quality of life for older adults through health, learning, arts, nutrition, socialization, and recreation programs at the Brookline Senior Center and throughout the community. We have a dedicated senior center facility which provides a rich, diverse environment with a wide range of opportunities, programs and services in the areas of health, learning, art, socialization, nutrition, and recreation.

• Provide outreach and home-based clinical and case management services, conduct psychosocial assessments, and develop service plans to address client goals and needs.
• Administer the Homecare Program and make referrals for medical, social, housing, legal, and financial services.
• Provide crisis intervention, including suicide risk assessments and safety planning, and investigate referrals regarding elders at risk, abuse, or self-neglect in coordination with state and local agencies.
• Advocate and liaise with health care providers, social service agencies, housing providers, and other community organizations.
• Participate in interagency meetings, represent the Council at community events, assist with program development, and contribute to resource materials.
• Provide day-to-day supervision to volunteers, maintain confidential client records, and prepare reports.
• Based at the Brookline Senior Center but with frequent home visits to older adult residents, requiring local travel and flexibility to work outside of regularly scheduled hours as situations may demand.
• Perform all other related work as required.

• Master’s in Social Work required with expertise in Gerontology and two years related experience; LICSW required.
• Ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the services and resources available to older adults, strong knowledge of state and federal regulations that impact this population, and skills in counseling, casework, and crisis intervention.
• Ability to support individuals and families with compassion, empathy, and patience; strong communication, organizational, and time management abilities; capacity to coordinate care while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with database and word processing applications for managing records and reports.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults and their families in Brookline. The Town offers a supportive work environment, professional development opportunities, and benefits including four weeks of vacation, strong health insurance options, and membership in the state pension system.

Please apply with a resume and cover letter. The position is open until filled; however, candidates who apply by October 7, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

The Town of Brookline is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce.