Social Worker-Counselor-Lic Indep
About The Position
Southcoast Health is seeking a licensed independent social worker or counselor to provide behavioral health and complex care management services to patients across its hospital system. Based at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the position follows a hybrid schedule and works under the direction of the Manager of Social Work. The role includes behavioral health assessments and treatment, including individual and family psychotherapy using brief treatment modalities. The social worker-counselor also consults with and supports hospital staff in managing and treating behavioral health disorders, and collaborates with complex and chronic care management and longitudinal community support services. This is a per-diem role with day/evening shifts and a minimum rotation of one weekend per month. Listed shift times are 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m., or 12:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Pay is based on experience, with a stated range of $36.06–$50.74 per hour.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited college or university.
- Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- BLS certification within three months of hire.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for and sign a statement electing an exemption for medical or personal reasons.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic medical record documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide behavioral health and complex care management services to patients across the hospital system.
- Conduct behavioral health assessments.
- Provide behavioral health treatment, including individual and family psychotherapy using brief treatment modalities.
- Serve as a consultant and resource to hospital staff in managing and treating behavioral health disorders.
- Collaborate and coordinate with complex/chronic care management and longitudinal community support services.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous Earned Time Off package.
- Employee Wellbeing Program.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
- Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
