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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 388 posted behavioral health roles in Boston, Massachusetts salarys. This role sits in the 36th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 17% below the Boston, Massachusetts median for behavioral health roles.
The Social Worker provides home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or risks. They act as a service coordinator, developing Individual Family Service Plans and facilitating parent-child interactions to support child development.
This position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $70,000. Actual pay will be based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services located in Boston, MA is seeking a Social Worker - LCSW or LICSW to join their team.
As an Early Intervention Social Worker / Clinician, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings. You will partner with parents/caregivers to ensure service delivery is individualized, meaningful for the family, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Through this collaborative process, you ensure families’ priorities, needs, culture, and values are prioritized.
Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:
Flexible Schedules: FT, PT, Per Diem, and family hours
Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program.
Generous vacation
Personal time
Sick time (80 – 96 hours every year)
Paid holiday (10-12 paid holidays)
403(b) with employer matching
Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care)
Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Productivity Bonus Plan
Continuing education leave and paid conference fees.
Paid professional license renewal fees.
Clinical supervision, mentoring and team support.
Mileage reimbursement
Other optional benefits: 1. Short-term Disability Insurance 2. Accident Insurance 3. Cancer Insurance
Position Responsibilities
Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of the client’s developmental status.
Provide direct child development services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families.
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Sick Time
Personal Time
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
Mentoring
Clinical Supervision
Paid Holiday
Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Generous Vacation
Wellness Incentive Program
Fitness Benefits
Team Support
Productivity Bonus Plan
403(b) With Employer Matching
Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
Continuing Education Leave
Paid Conference Fees
Paid Professional License Renewal Fees
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time, Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$53,000 - $60,000/yr
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Posted
Aug 14, 2026
Application
Employer website
Participate in the development of an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child’s development.
Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate
Provides individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development.
Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress.
Act as a service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed.
Provides supportive professional assistance to families.
Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child.
Position Requirements
Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work AND Certified or Licensed Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) required.
Experience with infants, toddlers, and families is preferred
Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development.
Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners.
Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services.
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards.
Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills.
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Bilingual/Bicultural a plus.
No phone calls or recruiters please
Thom Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.
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Market context
Social work demand remains steady in Massachusetts
Massachusetts employers commonly seek social workers for schools, hospitals, and community agencies, so demand is often tied to ongoing needs in behavioral health, family support, and care coordination. These roles can be competitive because a bachelor’s degree in a human service field and an LSW license are required, while experience with diverse age groups and bilingual or bicultural skills can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and tailor your resume to the populations you have served.
