Social Worker-Counselor-Lic Indep

Southcoast Health System•New Bedford, MA

4d•$74,256 - $104,499•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. This role is at the heart of our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community.

Requirements

A Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited college or university.
Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is required.
Demonstrated ability to perform as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic medical record documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of duties in the hospital setting providing behavioral health and complex care management services to Southcoast Health patients across the hospital system.
Conducts behavioral health assessments and provides behavioral health treatment including individual and family psychotherapy utilizing brief treatment modalities.
Serves as a consultant and resource to hospital staff in the management and treatment of behavioral health disorders.
Collaborates and coordinates with complex/chronic care management and longitudinal community support services.