Job Description
The Town of Brookline Council on Aging is seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Social Worker III to provide essential clinical and case management services to our valued older adult community. In this role you will lead and support clinical casework, outreach, and home-based services for older adults, while supervising a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers. Your expertise will ensure that Brookline’s senior community receives comprehensive assistance addressing social, medical, legal, and financial needs.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide clinical social work services, including outreach, psychosocial assessments, and crisis intervention, both in-office and through home visits.
- Lead and supervise Clinical Social Worker II staff, other staff, and volunteers, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care. Plan and coordinate professional education and consultation for staff.
- Develop and manage individualized service plans, facilitate referrals, and coordinate with community agencies to optimize client support.
- Conduct crisis management and safety planning, including suicide risk assessments and support for clients facing mental health challenges.
- Oversee and update the Resource Guide to maintain current information on local and state resources.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan educational programs, staff consultations, and community outreach initiatives.
Why You Should Apply:
- Impactful Work: Improve the lives of Brookline’s older adults through direct service and supervision.
Community Service: Contribute to a stable and engaged community that values comprehensive care and social well-being. - Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training opportunities in a collaborative environment that values innovative approaches to social work.
What We’re Looking For:
- Master’s in Social Work with a specialization in Gerontology and a valid L.I.C.S.W; three to four years of clinical social work experience, including case management, crisis intervention, and team supervision.
- Must have strong knowledge of social, medical, legal, and financial services for older adults; and excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Join Our Team:
If you’re a skilled, empathetic social worker who is committed to quality care and providing effective supervision, and you want to make a lasting impact in Brookline with the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.
Salary range: $78,713 – $89,060 annualized with excellent, comprehensive benefits. Apply today with your resume and cover letter. This position is open until filled.
Clinical Social Worker III Job Description
Position Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to provide administrative, supervisory and senior level clinical casework services to staff, volunteers and older adults of Brookline. Provides outreach and home-based clinical and case management services, makes appropriate referrals and offers assistance with social, medical, legal and financial services. Must be able to provide social work services autonomously in any clinical or non-clinical setting, utilizing consultation whenever appropriate. All other related work as required.
Application & More Information Website
https://www.brooklinema.gov/1415/Work-With-Us
Job Location: Brookline, MA
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $78,713 – $89,060
Application Deadline: 09/30/2025
Education Requirements: L.I.C.S.W. required
Experience Requirements: 4+ years of experience
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge: Knowledge of clinical, diagnostic, assessment and treatment applications for the purpose of improving, restoring or enhancing the psychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families and groups. Knowledge of services and resources available to older adults. Knowledge of related state and federal laws and regulations. Knowledge of database and word processing applications.
- Ability: Ability to work with individuals, families and community agencies. Ability to provide assistance to older adults with compassion, empathy and patience. Ability to coordinate and monitor client care. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidential information. Ability to respond to emergency situations. Ability to maintain client records and compile reports as needed.
- Skill: Strong communication, supervisory, organizational and time management skills. Strong clinical casework and counseling skills. Must have crisis intervention skills. Skill in all of the above listed technology, tools and equipment.
Contact Name
Emily Williams