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Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) - Lurie Center for Autism

Massachusetts General Hospital
$70,990.40 - $103,230.40
United States, Massachusetts, Lexington
1 Maguire Road (Show on map)
Jul 02, 2026
Starting rate $92,227 Sign on bonus for non MGB employees $10,000 The Clinical Social Worker is an essential member of multidisciplinary care team at the Lurie Center for Autism, a clinical, research, training and advocacy program dedicated to treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders across the lifespan. The Clinical Social Worker performs compressive assessments and collaborates with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient centered treatment plans that integrate the medical, social, and resource issues that impact individual patients and families. Essential Functions Provide psychosocial assessments of patients ages 6-15 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans. Provide evidence-based clinical interventions to individuals, families, and occasionally groups, including psychoeducation, solutions-focused, supportive, and ASD-informed therapy In collaboration with multidisciplinary team, including Lurie Center psychologist, evaluate patients with intellectual disabilities for guardianship and complete the Clinical Team Report (CTR). Provide relevant referrals, advocacy, and clinical care coordination between healthcare providers, schools, public agencies, community resources, etc. Additional responsibilities as required to support the needs of the Lurie Center and its patients. Education Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work required Experience Qualifications 2-3 years Clinical Experience in a medical setting required Prior experience working with patients with autism spectrum disorder strongly preferred Bilingual preferred Skills and Abilities Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics. Integration of prior clinical experience into current practice. Demonstrates proficiency to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both in a timely manner. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries. Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately. Provides a range of evidence-based interventions. Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family and the interdisciplinary team. Incorporates social sensitivity. If appropriate, utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately. Actively seeks assistance with complex cases and situations in a timely manner. Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress. Facilitate skill-based groups. Knowledge, understanding and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization. Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience. Licenses and Certifications Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker required [LICSW - State License] Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The General Hospital Corporation 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.