Pediatric LICSW

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. • Fall River, MA

45d • $83,220 - $93,850

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. Pediatric LICSW Summary: Under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Director, the Pediatric LICSW's function is to provide assessment, consultation, case management, behavior health treatment and resource acquisition to patients, clients, parents/guardians referred by the providers. This position is responsible for providing social work/mental health services to patients needing medical, financial and general life-style assistance; interviews patients/clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs; and provides appropriate case management, counseling, referral, and follow-up services for patients.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Massachusetts state license as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is required.
• At least 2 years post LICSW experience in pediatric social work.
• Satisfactory completion of continuing education credits as mandated by any professional boards, licensing agencies, or credential organizations.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Must submit a CORI Release Form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information and finger printing to work in the SBHC if needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle as some transportation may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Community health or clinical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, consultation, case management, behavior health treatment and resource acquisition to patients, clients, parents/guardians referred by the providers.
• Providing social work/mental health services to patients needing medical, financial and general life-style assistance
• Interviews patients/clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs
• Provides appropriate case management, counseling, referral, and follow-up services for patients.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees