Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Healthfirst Family Care Center • Fall River, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care. LCSW Summary: Under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Director, the Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)’s function is to provide assessment, consultation, case management, behavioral health treatment and resource acquisition to patients/clients referred by the providers in conjunction with HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. and the School-Based Health Center (SBHC).

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Massachusetts state license as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
• Satisfactory completion of continuing education credits as mandated by any professional boards, licensing agencies, or credentialing organizations.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Must submit a CORI Release Form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle as some transportation may be required.
• High level of customer service and a positive approach to work with children, adolescents and adult patients.
• Projects positive attitude about the department and the health center, and offers services to ensure positive experience.
• Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients and other providers.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
• Works well under pressure to manage stressful situations.
• Uses sound judgment and confidence in their practice.
• Abides by the Code of Ethics outlined by the National Association of Social Workers.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.

Nice To Haves

• Portuguese or Spanish fluency preferred.
• Community health or clinical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, consultation, case management, behavioral health treatment and resource acquisition to patients/clients referred by the providers in conjunction with HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. and the School-Based Health Center (SBHC).

Benefits

• 5.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
• 3 personal days
• 11.5 paid holidays
• employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions
• voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage
• employee discounts
• referral program
• reimbursable licensing fees
• tuition reimbursement
• continuing education credits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level