Social Worker-Counselor-Lic Indep
About The Position
Southcoast Health is seeking a Social Worker-Counselor-Lic Indep to provide behavioral health and complex care management services to patients across the hospital system. Based at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the position follows a hybrid schedule and works per diem on day/evening shifts. The schedule includes a minimum rotation of one weekend per month, with listed shift options of 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. Under the direction of the Manager of Social Work, the role includes conducting behavioral health assessments and providing treatment, including individual and family psychotherapy using brief treatment modalities. The social worker also consults with and serves as a resource to hospital staff on managing and treating behavioral health disorders, and collaborates with complex/chronic care management and longitudinal community support services. Southcoast Health describes itself as a not-for-profit charitable health system serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The organization offers an inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 perform as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- BLS certification required within three months of hire.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for an exemption and sign a statement certifying the choice to be exempt.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic medical record documentation is preferred.
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.
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match.
- Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.
- Pay rate determined based on level of experience; stated pay range is USD $36.06–$50.74 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
