School Based Health Center Social Worker

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Gloucester, MA

8d•$72,800 - $94,167•Onsite

About The Position

At BILH - Addison Gilbert Hospital’s GHS - SBHC, the Mental Health Counselor (MHC) is a LICSW or LHMC responsible for the Behavioral Health segment of the wrap-around model of care offered by the SBHC. The MHC works closely with the School-Based Health Center Staff, GHS Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students, and families belonging to the Gloucester High School Community. Collaborating with other agencies such as JRI/Children’s Friend and Family, Gloucester Health Department, HAWC, NAMI, Younity, etc., in the Gloucester and BILH Community is an essential part of this role.

Requirements

Active LICSW or LMHC License. LICSW Preferred. (LCSW actively working towards LICSW may be considered)
Masters degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Meet requirements of MA Department of Public Health, National School Based Health Center network training and LICSW CEUs for licensure.
Experience working with adolescents in a health care and/or school setting; EMR familiarity
Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written; with active listening skills
Tech savvy; documentation in EPIC medical records required
Legally able to work in the US - ie US citizenship or have a work permit

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (or multilingual) English and Portuguese or Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide individualized counseling to student caseload grades 9-12; building skills in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness
Facilitate groups in the GHS community to teach and practice social skills and to provide psychoeducation and skill building
Collaborate with school adjustment counselors, teachers, administration, and families
Assess students in crisis, work with emergency services, and appropriate treatment placements to address mental health needs