Pediatric Care Management Intake Clinician, MSW LCSWLICSWLMHC
Somerville, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
MGB is offering a generous $10000 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent were eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. Please note all eligibility will be reviewed before an offer is made.
The Pediatric Care Management Intake Clinician (MSW) performs psychosocially focused intake for children referred to care management with an emphasis on social risk behavioral health family systems and community resource linkage. This role conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments evaluates safety and protective factors coordinates benefits and services and leads warm handoffs to longitudinal care teams. The MSW partners with RNs CHWs and other Pedi iCMP Staff to reduce barriers to care and improve outcomes.
Job Summary
Primary ResponsibilitiesPsychosocial Intake Assessment
- Complete comprehensive intake assessments according to best practices and alongside CHWs when able: family/caregiver supports developmental/educational needs (IEP/504) behavioral health history trauma exposure safety/risk transportation financial and legal considerations.
- Screen for SDOH (food housing transportation caregiver strain) safety concerns and developmental needs.
- Identify eligibility for public benefits (Medicaid waivers SSI SNAP/WIC transportation respite).
Care Planning & Service Navigation
- Develop an initial integrated care plan aligned with family goals and clinical priorities.
- Coordinate with assigned Pedi iCMP Care Manager for behavioral health referrals (therapy psychiatry) community resources school collaboration and home services.
- Relay the need for authorizations and applications (DME letters of support with RN/MD home nursing waivers) with assigned Pedi iCMP Care Manager.
Safety Advocacy & Legal/Ethical Duties
- Conduct risk assessments; escalate acute concerns via appropriate pathways.
- Mandated reporting to child protective services when indicated document thoroughly.
- Advocate for language access disability accommodations and educational rights.
Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Co-lead case huddles with RN partners; ensure warm handoffs to longitudinal CM/CHW.
Documentation Quality & Equity
- Document assessments plans and referrals per licensure and NCQA regulatory standards.
- Contribute to quality improvement and equity initiatives.
Qualifications
What Youll Bring
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program (or equivalent masters in Counseling/Mental Health) required.
State licensure: LCSW LICSW or LMHC or eligibility within required timeframe required.
2 years of experience with pediatric social work (hospital outpatient community and/or child welfare) required.
Ability to prioritize urgent needs (suicide risk unstable housing food insecurity utility shutoffs CPS involvement etc.) required.
Experience with complex medical needs behavioral health trauma-informed care and SDOH navigation strongly preferred.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Schedule and Work Model
Full time Monday through Friday standard ET business hours.
Remote with the option to attend occasional team meetings at Assembly Row in Somerville MA.
Employees must use a stable secure and compliant workstation in a quiet environment. Teams video is required and must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment.
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Pay Range
$55390.40 - $80485.60/AnnualGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
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About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.