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Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ICU 20 hours

Boston Children's Hospital logoBoston Children's Hospital$34,944–$55,916/yrBoston, MAPart-TimePosted 3d ago
  • $2,500 sign-on bonus

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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 experienced social worker for this 20-hour ICU based social work position!

Key Responsibilities

  • Completing assessments and formulations, treatment plans, and dispositions for patients in the Medical ICU and Pediatric Intermediate Medical Care Unit.
  • Employing a range of clinical interventions, which may include but are not limited to care coordination/case management, crisis intervention, and referral and safety planning.
  • Developing a supportive rapport with patients and families coping with a new diagnosis or end of life care.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Master’s degree in social work

Experience

  • Strong clinical skills and experience with various therapeutic modalities.
  • Social work experience within a medical environment, preferred.

Licensure/Certification

  • State of MA LCSW required, LICSW is preferred.

This is a 20-hour position eligible for part time benefits

Schedule is Thursday/Friday, two 10 hour days 7AM - 5:30PM

New hires are eligible for a $2,500 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 2 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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