Behavioral Health Specialist - Social Worker

Trinity Health Of New England; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Western Massachusetts is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist - Social Worker. This full-time role involves working with patients to improve health outcomes through integrated care, crisis intervention, and community service coordination. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and experience with at-risk populations, focusing on building relationships and creating effective treatment plans.

Benefits

Benefits available from day one

Engaged leadership

Mission-driven team

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience working with at-risk populations.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build caring relationships with the target population.
• Complete assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Participate in case conferences and treatment teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy

Master’s degree in psychology

Master’s degree in mental health counseling

Job description

Behavioral Health Specialist - Social Worker

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Job Details

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Day Shift

Job Description

Brightside and Mercy Medical Center, members of Trinity Health of New England, are seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist / Social Worker to join our team of highly specialized integrated behavioral health professionals.

The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS), a master's level professional, plays a key role in population health management, including integrating primary and behavioral health care, supporting physicians and the collaborative care team. The BHS works with patients with behavioral health conditions, focusing on social determinants impacting health outcomes. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, connecting patients to social and community services, follow-up, and streamlining services to improve patient experience, health outcomes, and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Build caring relationships with the target population to promote positive health and social service outcomes.
• Improve access to health and human services through in-person interactions, phone contacts, and referral coordination.
• Complete assessments and develop strength-based, solution-oriented treatment plans with patients, families, and service providers.
• Ensure the implementation of treatment plans with all providers.
• Educate patients on strategies for change, assessing readiness and providing appropriate education.
• Participate in case conferences, staffing meetings, treatment teams, and other consultations.
• Demonstrate problem-solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication within teamwork; support the Brightside team as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or mental health counseling.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience working with at-risk populations, with experience in wrap-around services.
• Strong communication skills with target populations; culturally competent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the local community.

Highlights

• Full-time (40 hours)
• Benefits available from day one
• Engaged leadership and mission-driven team

Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center, a leading provider in Western Massachusetts, is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. It includes a rehabilitation hospital and outpatient services like Brightside for Families and Children.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing accessible and equitable care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.