Primary Therapist, Social Worker - Per Diem
About The Position
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Primary Therapist / Social Worker to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to patients in its Behavioral Health Services. The Primary Therapist drives a collaborative, interdisciplinary process to coordinate, monitor, and plan behavioral health care services that meet individual patient needs. The role incorporates case-management functions into daily activities and serves as a resource for the care delivery team, patients, and families by monitoring, evaluating, and integrating direct clinical and supportive services. The hospital’s Behavioral Health Services offer mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for all ages, including inpatient adult, inpatient child and adolescent, and outpatient services. The multidisciplinary team develops individualized care plans and works to build trust, intimacy, and healing relationships, drawing on patients’ strengths and competencies to help them cope with significant challenges. This is a per-diem, part-time opportunity with rotating shifts and required weekend availability. The listed pay range is $27.35–$48.15; pay is based on experience, skills, education, and may vary by location.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited college or university.
- Weekend availability is required.
Nice To Haves
- Connecticut licensure in an appropriate professional designation is preferred, such as Licensed Master Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor.
- Previous behavioral health experience or internship work is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete appropriate documentation for intake, assessment, treatment planning, and discharge.
- Collaborate with clinical program staff to ensure appropriate treatment options are explored.
- Establish relationships with patients and families to set reasonable expectations for care.
- Complete aftercare referrals and collaborate with outside agencies as needed.
- Demonstrate problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.
- Coordinate, monitor, and plan behavioral health care services to meet individual patient needs.
- Act as a resource for the care delivery team, patients, and families by monitoring, evaluating, and integrating direct clinical and supportive services.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings program with employer match.
- Time off, which may include paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
- Well-being initiative.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity Health.
- Competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
