Clinical Social Worker, NICU 20 hours

Position Summary/Department Summary: BCH’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) a Level III/IV, 30-bed referral center for critically ill infants requiring complex medical and surgical care. Highly specialized physicians, nurses, and support staff collaborate in the care of critically ill infants and their families. This part time social worker will join our team of NICU social workers. Key responsibilities: Psychosocial assessments and ongoing support during admission for all families Supportive counseling as families process and cope with medical diagnoses Develops and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families Bereavement counseling Crisis intervention Psychosocial consultation and support to the multidisciplinary health care team Minimum Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in social work. Experience: Clinical experience with the perinatal mental health population and advanced training and certification (PMH-C) is highly preferred. Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Strong critical thinking, communication, and problem solving skills. Experience in a medical environment or with chronic illness is preferred Licensure: LCSW in the state of MA required, LICSW in the state of MA preferred Schedule: Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This position is eligible for part time benefits and a $2,500 sign on bonus

Created: 2026-01-27