Medical Respite Social Worker

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) is seeking a Medical Respite Social Worker to deliver comprehensive case management and behavioral health assistance to patients at the Barbara McInnis House. The role involves biopsychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and connecting patients to benefits and community resources. A trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and strengths-based approach is crucial when working with patients experiencing homelessness, chronic illness, mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and trauma histories.

Requirements

• MSW/LICSW/LCSW/LMHC (must obtain licensure within 18 months [LCSW] or 42 months [LMHC])
• Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or medical social work
• Experience with unhoused and complex adults is strongly preferred
• Prior hospital or medical setting experience providing intensive case management preferred

Benefits

• Competitive time off program
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 403B retirement savings plan
• Pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount
• Additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency