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Westborough, Massachusetts

Clinical Social Worker – Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Inpatient -Sign on Bonus

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40.39-$49.36/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
  • 150 Flanders Road
  • Westborough, MA 01581

Clinical Social Worker – Full Time- $1000.00 Sign On Bonus

$35-$45

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provides direct social work services across both inpatient hospital settings.
  • Conduct individual psychotherapy, supportive counseling, and conflict-resolution family interventions.
  • Document all clinical services in Electronic Medical Record in strict compliance with facility policies.
  • Serve as a clinical consultant to the interdisciplinary team regarding complex social work issues.
  • Leverage specialized geriatric and rehabilitation knowledge to improve patient care outcomes.

Collaborate with cross-functional care teams in Rehabilitation, Family, and Treating Team conferences for inpatients.

Maintain professional credentials and clinical skills through continuous education and training relevant to the patient population

Prerequisites

Education: Master of Social Work (MSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credentialed under the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Work.

Licensure: Current Massachusetts LCSW or LICSW.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of professional experience, preferably in a rehabilitation or geriatric hospital setting.

Supervision Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise staff and students.

Clinical Skills: Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, establish appropriate professional boundaries, and strictly adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education Support
  • Extra Birthday Holiday (because you matter)
  • Convenient Access: Just off I-90, I-495, and Rt. 9
  • Free On-Site Parking
  • Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account and Life Insurance Options
  • 401(k), Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid sick vacation and personal time
  • A culture where longevity is the norm, not the exception

Key Responsibilities

Provides direct social work services including psychotherapy, supportive counseling, and family interventions in an inpatient setting. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to manage complex social work issues and improve patient care outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a Master of Social Work (MSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential with current Massachusetts LCSW or LICSW licensure. Candidates must have at least one year of professional experience, preferably in a rehabilitation or geriatric hospital setting.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical documentationGeriatric careInterdisciplinary collaborationStaff supervisionStudent supervision

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
35% this job
Sign-on bonus
27% this job
Loan repayment
27%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Westborough

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$675k
Typical market rent
$2,613/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Whittier Health Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Haverhill, MA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing Education Support
Extra Birthday Holiday
Free On-Site Parking
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance