Lead Social Worker, Primary Care- North Region

Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc.
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Apr 08, 2025
Key Responsibilities to include but not limited to: Supervision & Mentorship: Provide leadership, training, orientation, and professional development for social work staff, including LCSWs and interns. Clinical Assessments & Interventions: Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. Crisis Management: Perform safety assessments, including mandated abuse reporting (child, disabled adult, elder) and intervention strategies. Care Coordination: Plan and collaborate with interdiscliplinary teams, and ensure seamless transitions of care. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain thorough documentation in alignment with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and Centers for Medicare/Medicaid regulations. Patient Advocacy: Serve as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote well-being and resource accessibility. Who We're Looking For Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field. LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC licensure in Massachusetts. Minimum 5 years of experience in a clinical or healthcare setting, with supervisory experience preferred. Strong knowledge of therapeutic interventions, crisis assessment, and case management. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Why This Role Matters At Mass General Brigham Medical Group, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional, community-based healthcare while reducing barriers to care. As a Lead Social Worker, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of social work services, mentoring staff, and ensuring patients receive the highest level of support. Join us and make a lasting impact-one patient, one family, and one team member at a time Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.