Social Worker Jobs in Boston, MA
Social Worker jobs in Boston are in strong demand, concentrated in neighborhoods like the South End, Roxbury, and Jamaica Plain, and across healthcare systems, community mental health centers, and city and state social services agencies. Employers actively hiring include Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Public Health Commission, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
Find Social Worker JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 61+ Social Worker jobs
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.
Job Summary
$3,000 for LCSW and $10,000 for LICSW
Starting rates:
LCSW: $68,224
LICSW: $92,227
We are seeking a dynamic individual with strong clinical, collaborative, and consultation skills to join our Transplant Social Work team. In this role, you will support the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine candidacy for kidney and/or pancreas transplantation and presenting your recommendations to the multidisciplinary Selection Committee. You will provide ongoing support and care coordination to patients on the transplant wait list as they prepare themselves and their support systems for transplantation.
The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting psychosocial assessments, group facilitation, crisis intervention, and interprofessional collaboration. They will also have experience working with patients and families presenting with a wide range of mental health and psychosocial concerns including anxiety and depression, adjustment and coping, loss and bereavement, complex family dynamics, substance use disorder and trauma. Excellent clinical, communication, and documentation skills are a necessity.
Summary
This position will collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plans of care for both individual patients and the medical community.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
- Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, and/or environmental issues. Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Social Work required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Experience
Unlicensed:
Grace Period for License Eligibility [LCSW -Massachusetts]
Social Worker I:
Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required
Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] required
Social Worker II:
Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent crisis intervention skills.
- Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of community resources and the aging process.
- Demonstrates basic foundational skills, showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.
- Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation.
- May need assistance and guidance in ensuring the patient's needs, safety measures, and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.
- May need coaching/guidance in this area.
- May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.
- Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.
- Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and the organization to support and enhance patient care.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
Grade
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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.
Job Summary
$3,000 for LCSW and $10,000 for LICSW
Starting rates:
LCSW: $68,224
LICSW: $92,227
We are seeking a dynamic individual with strong clinical, collaborative, and consultation skills to join our Transplant Social Work team. In this role, you will support the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine candidacy for kidney and/or pancreas transplantation and presenting your recommendations to the multidisciplinary Selection Committee. You will provide ongoing support and care coordination to patients on the transplant wait list as they prepare themselves and their support systems for transplantation.
The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting psychosocial assessments, group facilitation, crisis intervention, and interprofessional collaboration. They will also have experience working with patients and families presenting with a wide range of mental health and psychosocial concerns including anxiety and depression, adjustment and coping, loss and bereavement, complex family dynamics, substance use disorder and trauma. Excellent clinical, communication, and documentation skills are a necessity.
Summary
This position will collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plans of care for both individual patients and the medical community.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
- Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, and/or environmental issues. Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Social Work required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Experience
Unlicensed:
Grace Period for License Eligibility [LCSW -Massachusetts]
Social Worker I:
Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required
Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] required
Social Worker II:
Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent crisis intervention skills.
- Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of community resources and the aging process.
- Demonstrates basic foundational skills, showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.
- Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation.
- May need assistance and guidance in ensuring the patient's needs, safety measures, and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.
- May need coaching/guidance in this area.
- May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.
- Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.
- Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and the organization to support and enhance patient care.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
Grade
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
See All 61 Social Worker Jobs in Boston
Find roles in Boston that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Social Worker JobsSocial Worker Job Market in Boston
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Government & Public Sector
Social Worker Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a social worker job in Boston?
Focus your search on Boston's large hospital networks, community health centers, and the city's robust network of nonprofit social services agencies, which collectively drive the majority of local hiring. Roxbury, Dorchester, and the South End have dense concentrations of community-based organizations and mental health clinics. Candidates with experience in trauma-informed care, bilingual skills, or familiarity with Boston's specific population needs tend to stand out in this market.
Which companies hire social workers in Boston?
Employers hiring social workers in Boston right now include Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Public Health Commission, and Brigham and Women's Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Boston's hiring base is especially strong across academic medical centers, federally qualified health centers, and city-contracted nonprofits that deliver social services across Boston's neighborhoods.
Are there remote social worker jobs in Boston?
Yes, though remote availability is limited for direct-service and clinical roles that require in-person client contact. About 22% of social worker openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with most of those positions concentrated in care coordination, case management, and policy or administrative roles where client meetings are less frequent.
How can I get a social worker job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Boston is through field practicum placements or AmeriCorps positions with local nonprofits and community health organizations, which frequently convert to paid roles. Employers like community health centers in Roxbury and Dorchester, youth-serving agencies in Dorchester, and Boston Public Schools regularly hire entry-level case aides and social work assistants. Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole is a meaningful advantage given Boston's population.
Which industries hire the most social workers in Boston?
The sectors hiring the most social workers in Boston are Healthcare & Medical Services and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Boston's concentration of world-class hospitals, a large public school system, and a deep network of city-funded and nonprofit social services providers makes it one of the more active markets for social work roles in the Northeast.
Related Jobs in Massachusetts
See All 61 Social Worker Jobs in Boston
Find roles in Boston that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Social Worker Jobs