Clinical Social Worker, Inpatient General Surgery 32 hours
- $4,000 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open medical social worker jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $41.75 an hour, the middle half $39.77–$45.29, across 12 jobs that state their pay. Medical social workers employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $36.75 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Position Summary/Department Summary:
We are seeking an Inpatient General Surgery Social Worker to provide a range of clinical social work services to children, adolescents, and their families. In this role, you will work closely with a strong multidisciplinary team to support patients and families throughout their hospital experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker who enjoys a collaborative environment and is passionate about helping children and families navigate complex medical situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Psychosocial screening and assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention
- Resource information and referral, facilitation of use of hospital and community resources
- Psychosocial consultation to the multidisciplinary health care team
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree in social work
Experience
- Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment as well as excellent communication and consultation skills.
- Previous medical social work experience preferred
- Experience with child protection and bereavement counseling helpful.
Licensure
- State of MA LCSW, State of MA LICSW preferred
This is a 32-hour position, with four, 8 hour days 8:30a-5:00p. Coverage needs are Monday and Friday, with flexibility for scheduled day off being Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
This position is 100% onsite and is eligible for full time benefits
New hires are eligible for a $4,000 sign on bonus!
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, employee discounts and discounted commuter benefits at certain locations. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
From Boston Children's Hospital's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital is a not-for-profit pediatric hospital established in Boston in 1869, with 404 (source: Boston Children's Hospital, Not-for-Profit Status) beds, more than 300 (source: Boston Children's Hospital, Home) specialized programs and services, and satellite campuses in Brookline, Lexington, Needham, North Dartmouth, Peabody, Waltham and Weymouth. Sources: Boston Children's Hospital, Not-for-Profit Status; Boston Children's Hospital, Home
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