Clinical Social Worker (C)

Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (PRHC) operated by the Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an experienced, compassionate and licensed Clinical Social Worker to coordinate, monitor, develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for a diverse child/adolescent patient population.

The Clinical Social Worker reviews treatment outcomes and provides communication with state and local agencies to ensure program implementation. The incumbent will also supervise interns and assess competency levels of patients while providing patient and family therapy.

The schedule will be 40 hours, M-F, 8:00-4:30.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive)

• Assesses competency levels of pediatric patients (18-22 years old) to determine need for guardianship.
• Performs pre-admission evaluation and assessment of patient appropriateness for admission, making recommendations to the Admission Committee.
• Meets with family of each new patient, obtains a complete psycho-social history which is placed in the patient’s medical record.
• Monitors and evaluates the progress of patients receiving services through on-site visits; Interacts with service providers to determine if placements are appropriate to the patients’ needs.
• Conducts group therapy or individual counseling with patients and families to assist in developing coping mechanisms regarding physical disabilities and relationship issues.
• Develops, implements, and modifies appropriate long- and short-term treatment/intervention programs for school-aged, adolescent, and young adult populations with physical disabilities.
• Liaises with various public and private agencies, organizations, and officials in order to exchange information and improve services and placement opportunities for patients.
• Supervises case worker experiences of clinical social worker (master’s level) intern and evaluate progress at end of clinical internship.
• Provides documentation in medical records and social services records of pre-evaluation goals of admission, discharge planning, home visits and psycho-social history as required by DPH and JCAHO.
• Serves as the interdisciplinary teams’ liaison to designated family member/surrogate decision maker to maintain easy and open communication.
• Coordinates and implements social skills psychol-educational programming groups for young adult hospital patients preparing to transition to the community.
• Assist patients and families in discharge planning for patient to ensure smooth transition in the community upon discharge.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and methods of social casework, group work and community organizations.
• Familiarity with the theories, principles and practices of psychotherapy, including counseling and interview techniques.
• Ability to make decisions, act quickly and maintain a calm manner in a stressful and/or emergency situations.
• Skilled in the capacity to exercise professional judgement in “at risk” situations (i.e.. child abuse, suicidal tendencies)
• Competence in exercising discretion in handling confidential information.
• Capacity to interact with individuals who are under physical and/or emotional stress and stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with youth and young adults with physical disabilities.
• Clinical competencies in the delivery of services to youth and families.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Knowledge and skills in examining cultural factors at work with individuals and families
• Familiarity with treatment/intervention programs for school-aged, adolescent, and young adult populations with physical disabilities.
• Highly organized and able to complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• An appreciation of the importance of a multidisciplinary team, and what patient care departments bring to the patient care endeavor, and the strength of that partnership.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Teams and Word.

Agency Mission

Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (PRHC), located in Canton, MA, is a 90+ bed Joint Commission Accredited pediatric hospital serving children and young adults (ages 7–22) with multiple disabilities. Operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, PRHC offers medical, rehabilitative, educational, and recreational services that promote independence and quality of life.

Explore our mission: PRHC Website

Pre-Offer Process

• A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit

• Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

• Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

  
  ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

  
  If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests .

For questions about this requisition, please contact Employment & Staffing at 1-800-510-4122 #4.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.



MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:


REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:


At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a clinical social worker after earning a Master's degree in social work.


SUBSTITUTIONS:

• A Doctorate in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, or human services may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.

• One year of education equals 30 semester hours. Education toward a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:


A Master's or higher degree in social work is required.


LICENSES:

• Licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work is required.

• Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title : Clinical Social Worker (C)

Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Canton-3 Randolph Street

Job : Community and Social Services

Agency : Department of Public Health

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : Day

Job Posting : Mar 20, 2026, 9:35:04 AM

Number of Openings : 1

Salary : 87,031.62 - 118,353.56 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Sandra Semedo: [email protected] - 6173524250

Bargaining Unit : 08-SEIU - Local 509 - Social/Rehabilitation

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No