Behavioral Health Specialist - Social Worker

Trinity Health•Waterbury, CT

About The Position

Saint Mary's Hospital a member of Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist, LMSW/LCSW/LPC to come join our team of highly specialized integrated behavioral health professionals. The Behavioral Health Specialist is a social worker/therapist who performs behavioral health consults, assessments, individual treatment, family consultations, care coordination, referrals, and participates in multidisciplinary teams primarily in the behavioral health unit.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a social work field including, Social Work; Marriage and Family Therapy; Psychology; and/or Mental Health Clinician.
Level I – Licensed at a LMSW Level or with the capability to be licensed Level II - Licensure at a LCSW, LPC, LMFT level required.
Requires two years of clinical experience working with at risk populations.
Requires the ability to communicate with target population.
Requires culturally Competent Interpersonal & Communication Skills.
Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the local community.

Responsibilities

Conducts crisis assessments, biopsychosocial assessments, behavioral interventions.
Builds caring relationships with target population to promote positive health and social service outcomes.
Improves access to health and human services for target population through in-person interactions, telephone contacts, and coordination of referrals.
collaborate with team members to determine care plans from admission to discharge, with family and service providers.
collaborate with external agencies or facilities to coordinate referrals to care and will direct any appropriate follow-up.