Social Worker, Research and Training Programs
- Location
- Springfield, MA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
- Active license (LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC)
- Experience as a practicing social worker in healthcare or social service setting
- Training and facilitation skills
- Knowledge of research processes and methods
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Organizational and project management abilities
Also useful
- Teaching and research experience (3+ years)
About the role
This is a Grant Funded Position for a specified duration.
This Grant is scheduled to expire on: 2030-08-31
Baystate Health is seeking an experienced Social Worker of Research and Training Programs to help advance evidence-based behavioral health interventions through research, training, and community collaboration in Springfield, MA.
*This position is fully grant funded through 8/31/2030
This unique opportunity bridges research and real-world practice. You'll work alongside investigators, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to train and support clinicians, strengthen implementation of evidence-based interventions, and translate research findings into practical strategies that improve care.
Through grant-funded research and workforce development initiatives, you'll help expand access to effective behavioral health services, strengthen the skills of local professionals, and improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
Responsibilities
- Educate and Empower Clinicians: Deliver training, coaching, and consultation to clinicians participating in research and professional development programs.
- Advance Evidence-Based Practice: Support the implementation, quality, and sustainability of evidence-based behavioral health interventions across healthcare and community settings.
- Develop Educational Resources: Share training curricula, educational materials, toolkits, and other resources that support learning and implementation.
- Build Community Partnerships: Establish and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations, community partners, researchers, and other stakeholders.
- Expand Program Participation: Lead outreach and engagement efforts to recruit, support, and retain participating clinicians and organizations.
- Provide Technical Assistance: Help clinicians and community partners navigate implementation challenges and strengthen program effectiveness.
- Support Research and Innovation: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on research planning, project activities, and dissemination of findings.
- Translate Research Into Practice: Help interpret research data and turn findings into practical recommendations, training content, and implementation strategies.
- Coordinate Grant-Funded Initiatives: Assist with project documentation, reporting, coordination, and completion of grant deliverables.
Schedule
- Per-Diem
- Monday through Friday
Location
- 3601 Main St.
- Springfield, MA
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, required
- At least 3 years of experience as a practicing social worker in a healthcare or social service setting; equivalent master's-level internship experience may count toward this requirement.
- 3+ years if teaching and research experience, strongly preferred
- An active required license: LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC.
- Strong training and facilitation skills, including the ability to engage learners and provide individualized coaching.
- Knowledge of research processes and methods.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the flexibility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Education: Masters Degree (Required)
Certifications
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - State of MassachusettsLicensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - State of Massachusetts - State of Massachusetts, Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Other, Licensed Social Worker - State of Massachusetts
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $39.93 - $45.90 - $54.29
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
From Bay State Health's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
How Rolev.ai helps with this application
Rolev.ai is a job search and application tool for US job seekers. For this Social Worker, Research and Training Programs role at Bay State Health, it shows how your resume fits, tailors your resume to the posting, and prepares the application for you to review.
See how you fit
Openings from employer career sites are ranked against your whole resume—and searchable inside Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor via Rolev.ai MCP.
Tailor without inventing
Every change to your resume is checked against your original. New experience goes in only with your yes—zero fabricated claims.
Draft the full kit
Tailored and Full Match resumes, role-specific cover letters, and answers to employer screening questions are prepared in seconds.
1-Click Extension Autofill
The Chrome extension fills the employer's Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, or Ashby form in 1 click. You review it and press Submit.
Common questions
Where is the Social Worker, Research and Training Programs job at Bay State Health located?
This Social Worker, Research and Training Programs position at Bay State Health is located in Springfield, MA (On-site). Always check Bay State Health's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Social Worker, Research and Training Programs at Bay State Health?
For the Social Worker, Research and Training Programs role, Bay State Health highlights 3+ years of relevant experience; a master's degree; experience with Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, Active license (LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC), Experience as a practicing social worker in healthcare or social service setting, Training and facilitation skills, Knowledge of research processes and methods, Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
How do I apply for the Social Worker, Research and Training Programs position at Bay State Health?
This listing links directly to Bay State Health's Workday application page. You can apply directly on Bay State Health's site, or use Rolev.ai to check your resume fit, generate a zero-hallucination tailored resume and cover letter for this posting, and autofill the Workday application form in 1 click with the Rolev.ai Chrome extension. You always review the form and press Submit yourself.