Behavioral Counselor II - Behavioral Medicine

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a part-time Social Worker to support psychosocial assessment and discharge planning for patients and families. You will act as liaison between hospital teams and community resources, coordinating care and arranging post-discharge services.

The role requires an MSW (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of behavioral health experience in healthcare settings, with current licensure in NM, TX, or LA or the ability to obtain it before start.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Three years of experience in behavioral health, social services, or counseling in healthcare or community settings.
• Licensure in TX, LA, NM or ability to obtain prior to start; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize assessment data to ascertain psychosocial risk factors and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support discharge planning, care transitions, and continuity of care.

Skills

Assessment data use

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSW / Counseling / Psychology or related behavioral health field

Job description

Summary:

Secures background information from patients and their families for social evaluation of environment and family relationships. Discusses information obtained in patient and family interviews with physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital and community personnel. Assists patients in finding resources they will need in their homes following discharge. Acts in a liaison role between hospital and family when patient is transferred to other hospital facilities

Responsibilities:

• Utilize assessment data to ascertain psychosocial risk factors and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
• Responsible for implementing clinical interventions that promote, maintain or restore mental health, effect rehabilitation and facilitate developmental progression

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required

Experience

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing behavioral health, social services, or counseling support in a healthcare, hospital, or community-based setting, including experience conducting patient and family assessments and coordinating care or resources.
• Requires demonstrated experience collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, including physicians, nursing staff, and community agencies, to support discharge planning, care transitions, and continuity of care.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current, unrestricted licensure in the State of Texas, Louisiana, or New Mexico is required, or the ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state prior to start date.
• Acceptable licenses may include Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent state-recognized behavioral health licensure, consistent with scope of practice and role responsibilities.
• Basic Life Support required

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Part Time