Social Work Group Clinical Supervisor (Administrative Per Diem)

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Social Work Group Clinical Supervisor provides virtual group clinical supervision to social work staff (adult and pediatric) within Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Division of Social Work. This role focuses on facilitating small group supervision and case-based learning to strengthen clinical practice in oncology social work and serious illness care across inpatient and ambulatory settings. The position collaborates with Social Work leadership to support high-quality, evidence-informed psychosocial care, promote consistent standards of practice, and foster a culture of reflection and learning. The Social Work Group Clinical Supervisor also contributes to the development of clinical supervision frameworks for the division. This position is fully remote.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides regular small-group case based clinical supervision to social work staff, using a range of evidence-informed frameworks (e.g., CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic approaches) to support high-quality psychosocial care for oncology patients and families.
• Facilitates theme-based clinical discussions (e.g., serious illness communication, death and dying, grief and bereavement, family systems, substance use, sexual health, and other complex psychosocial topics) that deepen clinical insight and skill.
• Creates and maintains a supervision environment that promotes openness and non-judgmental dialogue and encourages reflection, learning, and the integration of diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Collaborates with Social Work leadership to design, refine, and implement supervision structures and clinical curricula that align with departmental and institutional goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices in oncology social work.
• Identifies themes and learning needs emerging from supervision groups and communicates them to leadership to inform training priorities, quality improvement efforts, and program development.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of supervision activities in accordance with departmental policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Advanced clinical social work knowledge in serious illness, end-of-life care, grief and bereavement, and family systems.
• Demonstrated skill in providing group clinical supervision, including structuring sessions, facilitating case-based learning, and integrating multiple theoretical and practice frameworks (e.g., CBT, DBT, MI, psychodynamic, trauma-informed care).
• Ability to explore clinical applications of theoretical models within social work practice in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to lead clinical discussions with openness, curiosity, using a non-judgmental perspective, and to model reflective practice and ethical decision-making.
• Strong ability to manage complex group dynamics, including balancing multiple voices, navigating conflict, and maintaining focus on clinical learning and patient-centered care.
• Demonstrated capacity to support the professional growth and development of clinicians at varying levels of experience.
• Knowledge of integrated behavioral health models and the intersection of mental health and complex/advanced disease, preferably in oncology or serious illness care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with social work staff and social work leaders.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice, with demonstrated experience working in multicultural and multi-ethnic environments.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan supervision schedules, track participation, and contribute to program evaluation and quality improvement activities.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:

Master of Social Work required from an accredited school of social work.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of post-master’s clinical social work experience in a healthcare setting, including experience in hospital and/or ambulatory medical environments and interdisciplinary team-based care. Integrated behavioral health or oncology settings preferred.
• Demonstrated experience providing group clinical supervision and/or leading structured clinical case discussions.
• Experience working with patients and families facing serious illness, end-of-life issues, grief, and complex psychosocial needs.

• Experience working in and demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity efforts and a knowledge base of the needs and concerns of underserved and marginalized populations.

Preferred Experience:

Pediatric and adult clinical experience is strongly preferred

License/Certification/Registration:

LICSW in MA (and state specific based on location).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct reports.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).