Social Worker- Behavioral Health Clinician

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Behavioral Health Clinician on our Behavioral Health Access Center team at Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
Two years’ experience in psychiatric social work, counseling or comparable experience/setting/population.
Certified in New York State LMSW or LCSW or LMHC.
Current BLS required.
Must attend hospital crisis training program within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.
May be sedentary depending on location.
May require frequent, prolonged walking, standing.
Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, crouching.
Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility.
No routine exposure to hazards.
Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
Ability to multi-task.
Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.
Emergency Department, Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic or Alcohol & Substance Abuse Clinic working with behavioral health, substance abuse and the dually diagnosed.

Nice To Haves

preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients, develops and implements a goal-oriented treatment plan, provides or refers patients for necessary and appropriate therapy, and completes a discharge plan.
This work is accomplished in collaboration with the patient, their supports, community providers, and a multi-disciplinary treatment team.