Senior Social Worker, Emergency Shelter

City of Boston Residency Required

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to 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. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

Job Description

• 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 case managers, 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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Boston residency required.

CORI required.

Position requires direct client contact. Certain immunizations will be required.

Additional Information

• City of Boston Residency Required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.
• A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.
• This position requires direct client/patient contact and as a result of such direct contact, certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
• Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.
• This is a grant funded position.
• The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
• This position requires the Child Protective Service Background verification.
• The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the departments discretion.

Shift

Sunday to Thursday 10am to 6pm.

Pay Range

72,000 to 77,000 annually