Bachelors Level Social Worker

VitalCore Health Strategies; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Lancaster, MA, seeks a Part-Time Bachelor’s Level Social Worker (BSW) to support patients at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center. The role involves education, recovery planning, and collaboration with the Behavioral Health team to promote wellness and post-release planning.

The ideal candidate holds a BSW or related degree, understands recovery processes, and can facilitate both individual and group sessions to empower patients in their self-directed recovery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
• Knowledge of recovery processes and ability to facilitate recovery using standardized Behavioral Health methods.
• Ability to teach and apply basic problem-solving strategies for self-directed recovery.
• Understanding signs of behavioral illness and supporting patients with coping strategies.
• Experience in establishing and sustaining self-help and educational groups.

Responsibilities

• Help patients articulate personal recovery goals in individual and group sessions.
• Assist in creating recovery plans with strategies, strengths, and available resources.
• Collaborate with the Behavioral Health team to plan steps toward recovery and wellness.
• Use tools to help patients develop individualized wellness plans.
• Teach problem-solving techniques to individuals and groups.

Skills

Recovery process knowledge

Recovery planning

Problem-solving

Group facilitation

Self-help education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

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Part Time Professional Souza Baranowski Correctional Center, Lancaster, MA, US

Salary Range: $31.73 To $35.09 Hourly

Join the VitalCore Team in Massachusetts! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Part-Time (16 Hours per week) Bachelors Level Social Worker at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) in Lancaster, MA.

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCorewe pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

BACHELOR'S LEVEL SOCIAL WORKER (BSW) POSITION SUMMARY

The Bachelor’s level Social Worker is an active member of the behavioral health team and supports the programs within the department. The BA Social Worker will provide support services to patients with serious behavioral illnesses. Under supervision of the Behavioral Health Professional, the BA Social Worker will provide education and support in areas such as personal recovery and use of coping skills in an individual and group treatment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist patient in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness through one-to-one and group sessions.
• Provide support in identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, support, and resources needed to achieve goals.
• Encourage and assist patient to collaborate with their Behavioral Health Professional and treatment team to plan steps for achieving their recovery and wellness goals.
• Utilize tools to assist patient in creating their own individual wellness and recovery plans.
• Work with the treatment team to teach problem-solving techniques to individuals and groups, encouraging patients to share and discuss strategies for coping and managing daily challenges.
• Assist in building social skills that will enhance activities of daily living.
• Collaborate with the re-entry team to help patient participate in the release planning process.
• Assist in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy.
• Attend training and meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW), Psychology, Human Services, or relevant field is required.
• Knowledge of the Recovery process and the ability to facilitate recovery using established standardized Behavioral Health processes.
• Knowledge and skill to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support patient in self-directed recovery.
• Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of behavioral illness (i.e. auditory and visual hallucinations, aggressive talk and behavior, thoughts of self-harm or harm towards others, isolation) and the ability to assist patient to address symptoms using strategies such as positive self-talk.
• Knowledge of how to establish and sustain self-help (mutual support) and educational groups by soliciting input from the Behavioral Health patient on their strengths and interests.

SCHEDULE

• Part-Time

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.