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Mass General Brigham
Chelsea, Massachusetts

Social Worker (LMHC / LICSW) Chelsea Behavioral Health

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$71K–$101K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation 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 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for eligible Non-MGB employees: $10,000 for LICSW Starting pay $92,227 Provides clinical services with patients and families that address psychosocial, environmental, age specific and cultural issues in order to maximize emotional, social and physical well being and the effective/efficient use of health care and community resources.

Conducts psychosocial assessments, provides intervention/treatment as indicated. Provides clinical services in the Health Center clinic. Experience and training in CBT preferred. Works effectively as part of an interdisciplinary health care team. Collaborates with other health care professionals.

Provides social work consultation to other disciplines within the Hospital and community. Participates on Departmental and Health Center committees as needed. Clinical Practice: Screens patients who request service, are referred, or meet Unit screening criteria for identifying patient needs.

Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families. Formulates diagnosis, disposition, and treatment plans. Employs clinical services such as individual (adult, adolescent and child), couples, family, and group therapy; crisis intervention and some case management.

Advocates on behalf of patients and/or their families to gain access to services and resources. Facilitates the appropriate and efficient use of Hospital resources. Presents and/or discusses clinical work in formal and informal settings and seminars. May participate in research projects.

Collaboration: Collaborates and consults with patient, families, professionals, and providers inside and outside the Hospital and School. Refers to and collaborates with interdepartmental specialists and programs, outside agencies, facilities, payors, and other relevant community resources.

Organizational/Administrative Skills: Takes responsibility for own administrative duties, including timely and appropriate documentation in patient medical records and accurate reporting of time worked. Attends and participates in unit meetings, division meetings, and staff meetings at the Hospital and High School.

Professional Conduct: Adheres to the profession’s clinical standards and code of ethics. Adheres to the Department and Hospital standards, policies and procedures. Promotes Departmental and Hospital public relations.

Professional Development: Participates in supervision as appropriate to his/her level of professional development. May assist with or supervise undergraduate and graduate social work students and staff. Is responsible for own professional development.

Attends pertinent continuing education and professional activities related to job responsibilities and career goals. Keeps current with social work and health care developments pertinent to job and profession. Complies with licensure requirements.

Qualifications Social Worker II Master's Degree Social Work required Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] required Behavioral Health Counselor II Master's Degree Related Field of Study required Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] required Related experience 3-5 years required and Demonstrated experience working successfully with people of various backgrounds and lifestyles in a manner that engages ongoing self-reflection and continual learning required and Experience negotiating, advocating, and navigating systems required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Fluency in Spanish preferred Experience working with Child/Adolescents preferred Strong assessment and treatment skills Good organizational skills Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration Demonstrated ability to understand the role of social worker in a hospital setting and to work in a complex, fast paced environment Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 151 Everett Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $70,990.40 - $101,202.40/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

1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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.

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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. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world.

Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready?

Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine.

Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical psychosocial services, assessments, and interventions to patients and families within a health center setting. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to maximize patient well-being and facilitate access to community resources.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field and a valid LICSW or LMHC state license. Candidates must have 2-5 years of clinical experience, preferably in a medical setting.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentCognitive Behavioral TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AdvocacyClinical DocumentationSpanish FluencyChild and Adolescent Care

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 22% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k 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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Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,492 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Chelsea

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$614k≈ 8.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,667/mo≈ 45% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
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.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Mass General Brigham

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

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible LICSW
Starting pay $92,227
Comprehensive benefits package
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs