Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW BCH TAP Program

As a Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW at Boston Children's Hospital, you will focus on designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional development workshops for school professionals. This involves a collaborative approach that fosters emotional and behavioral health within school settings. You'll work closely with teams to develop training materials, engage in community advocacy, and tailor your workshops to meet the diverse needs of schools, ultimately improving the wellbeing of students and staff.

To qualify for the Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW role at Boston Children’s Hospital, you need a Master’s degree in social work with a valid MA LICSW. Experience in school-based behavioral health, along with a commitment to social justice and equity, is highly valued. Additionally, experience in urban school environments and your ability to develop and facilitate trainings, both in-person and online, will enhance your candidacy.

No, the Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW position at Boston Children's Hospital does not provide direct clinical services to students. Instead, it emphasizes professional development and consultation to educators and school staff across various communities, particularly within the Boston Public Schools. This role is designed to build capacity in social-emotional learning and behavioral health at a macro level.

The TAP Program at Boston Children's Hospital includes a variety of initiatives aimed at enhancing school-based behavioral health. For Clinical Social Workers, this involves co-facilitating live and pre-recorded workshops, creating training materials, and engaging in continuous professional development to effectively meet the needs of diverse school communities. The focus on innovative, free online training also provides an opportunity to reach a wider audience.

Clinical Social Workers in the BCH TAP Program can anticipate strong support through coaching and mentorship focused on improving workshop facilitation skills. You will be part of a collaborative team that encourages open communication and feedback, helping you to hone your skills in designing and implementing professional development tailored to the needs of the educational community.

When answering this question, discuss your relevant experience working with students and educators in school settings. Highlight specific roles you've played in promoting behavioral health, any workshops you've facilitated, or programs you've implemented. Be sure to connect your experiences to the mission of Boston Children's Hospital and how they align with the TAP Program.

In your response, emphasize your strategies for tailoring educational content to meet the varied backgrounds and needs of your audience. Discuss any frameworks or principles you adhere to, such as inclusivity and accessibility, and share examples of past trainings that successfully engaged participants from different demographics.

Articulate your understanding of social justice in the context of behavioral health and education. Share how you incorporate equity into your work, and provide examples of how you've advocated for marginalized communities or implemented programs that promote inclusivity and cultural competence in schools.

Discuss your methods for evaluating workshop outcomes, including participant feedback, pre-and post-training assessments, and long-term impacts on school environments. Share any specific metrics you've used to assess behavioral changes and the overall success of your programs.

Reflect on a specific incident that showcases your problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex dynamics within school communities. Describe the challenge, your approach to addressing it, and the ultimate outcome, focusing on your collaborative efforts with staff and stakeholders.

Convey your commitment to ongoing professional development through various methods such as attending conferences, participating in webinars, reading research articles, and connecting with professionals in the field. Highlight specific resources you rely on and how you integrate new knowledge into your training programs.

Describe techniques you employ to create engaging, interactive training sessions that resonate with educators. Discuss incorporating hands-on activities, discussions, and real-world scenarios that relate to their work, emphasizing the goal of making the content relevant and applicable.

Outline your openness to feedback and how you view it as an opportunity for growth. Share your process for gathering and analyzing participant feedback and discuss how you've adjusted your approach based on constructive criticism in the past to enhance your trainings.

Discuss the significance of community partnerships and collaboration with various stakeholders in fostering better behavioral health outcomes in schools. Provide examples of successful collaborations you’ve been involved in and the impact those had on students and staff.

Share your motivation for joining Boston Children's Hospital’s TAP Program, connecting your personal values to their mission. Discuss how their commitment to social justice, equity, and comprehensive behavioral health aligns with your professional aspirations and your excitement about contributing to such impactful work.