Licsw

Healthfirst Family Care Center • Fall River, MA

72d • 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. LICSW Summary: Under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Director, the LICSW’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 Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
• At least 2 years post LICSW experience in Child/Adolescent/Adult social work.
• Satisfactory completion of continuing education credits as mandated by any professional boards, licensing agencies, or credentialing organizations.
• Must submit a CORI Release Form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
• 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

• Community health or clinical background preferred.
• Spanish or Portuguese fluency 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, and 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, and continuing education credits.

What This Job Offers

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