Per Diem Casual Social Worker
About this role
Provides psychosocial assessment, psychoeducation, clinical intervention, and care coordination to shelter guests through all phases of treatment and follow up. This includes crisis intervention, assessment of acute care needs, and supported referral to internal and external services.
Provides administrative and clinical supervision to a team of clinicians and clinical casemanagers, and MSW interns, including hiring, scheduling, monitoring, training, and performance evaluation
Under the supervision of the Director, oversees clinical and clinical case management services within the shelter including intake, assessment and referral, and general service provision.
Assists Director in the development and implementation of training plans for the Behavioral Health team and shelter staff.
Ensures clinical staff provide harm reduction services to guests living with co-occurring disorders
Participates in the development and monitoring of individual service plans
Utilizes clinical engagement strategies to assess guest interest and willingness to engage in additional services, including mental healthcare and housing, and provide support as guests explore motivation and readiness.
Assists with overseeing compliance with grant reporting and requirements, including ongoing communication with DMH regarding vulnerable clients in shelter who are DMH-eligible.
Provides psychoeducational groups for guests
Attends assigned meetings, case conferences and trainings
Maintains up to date and accurate progress notes and records, including HMIS.
Transports clients via program van
* Performs other duties as assigned
Master's degree required. LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC required.
Strong clinical skills and understanding of mental health and dual-diagnosis issues.
Experience working with diverse ethnic, racial, and economic populations required. Prior experience with homelessness and substance abuse is helpful.
Familiarity w/ DMH eligibility determination and services.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of Boston area social services and mental health agencies.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work in interdisciplinary team environment.
Bi-Lingual Spanish speaking preferred.
Company at a glance
Welcome! We’re Boston’s public health department. We work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. We envision a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression.
Equity. Collaboration. Anti-Racism. People-Centered. Transparency. These values drive our public health work and shape how we support and empower our employees every day.
Through our policies, programs, and services, we strive to eliminate health disparities based on race, ethnicity, income, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and neighborhood. We support residents and families with over 40 programs and services that meet community needs across our neighborhoods and lifespan, including accessible community-based health and social services; community engagement and advocacy; health-promoting policies and regulations; disease and injury prevention; emergency services; and health promotion and education services. We are equally committed to investing in our people by fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment where everyone can grow, contribute and make an impact.
As the nation's oldest health department, with roots dating back to 1799, our work has evolved from the needs of then to the needs of now. We provide and support accessible, high-quality community-based health services and programming, education and resources to build a healthy Boston.
We are a group of dedicated neighbors and community members ready to meet the moment and deliver a safer, healthier Boston for our residents. Join us and grow your career in a workplace that values innovation, equity, and professional development. Explore career opportunities at careers.bphc.org.
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