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Mass General Brigham
Nantucket, Massachusetts

Social Worker, LICSW - Nantucket

Social WorkerNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$87k-$98k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 55m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Site: Nantucket Cottage Hospital

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

The Social Worker at Nantucket Cottage Hospital provides social work and care coordination services throughout the continuum of care. In collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, this role assesses psychosocial needs, addresses barriers to care and discharge, coordinates community and post-acute resources, and supports safe, effective transitions of care. A Massachusetts LICSW is required.

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
  • Licenses and Credentials
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - MA] required
  • Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License preferred

Experience

Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics. Integration of prior clinical experience into current practice.
  • Demonstrates proficiency to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately.
  • Provides a range of evidence-based interventions.
  • Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Incorporates social sensitivity.
  • If appropriate, utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately.
  • Actively seeks assistance with complex case s and situations in a timely manner.
  • Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress.
  • Facilitate skill-based groups.
  • Knowledge, understanding and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization.
  • Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience.
  • Additional Job Details (if applicable)
  • Physical Requirements
  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 57 Prospect Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $87,360 - $98,238.40/Annual
  • Grade
  • 7

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

1575 Nantucket Cottage Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments and care coordination services to patients and families across the continuum of care. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans, address barriers to care, and ensure safe transitions.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationDischarge planningPatient advocacy

Social Worker Career Context

Mass General Brigham ranks #6 of 12 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 26% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$87k–$98kSocial Work median $81k (middle half $68k–$86k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Massachusetts216 active6,492 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 26% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Social Worker listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 10% offer loan repayment249 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,472 in the last 30 days1,559 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mass General Brigham#6 of 12 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

40 jobs · 19 employers
11
<$90k
9
$90k-110k
15
$110k-130k
5
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
26%
CME allowance
21%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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LifeStance Health · Portland, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

LifeStance Health · Vancouver, Washington

$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
#4

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)-Telehealth

$95k-$131k
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,398 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Recognition programs

Living in Nantucket

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.48M≈ 28.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$2,228/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.