Behavioral Health Specialist - Social Worker

Trinity Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Specialist to join their team. This role is crucial in managing population health by integrating primary and behavioral health care. You will engage with patients facing behavioral health challenges, focusing on social determinants that affect their health outcomes. The position involves crisis intervention, community service connections, and collaboration with healthcare teams. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions will significantly impact the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits available on 1st day

Engaged leadership

Mission Driven Team

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required.
• 1-3 years of experience with at-risk populations.

Responsibilities

• Build caring relationships to promote positive health outcomes.
• Coordinate assessments and treatment plans with providers.

Skills

Culturally Competent Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Marriage and Family Therapy

Psychology

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description:

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

The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS ), a master's level professional, is integral to population health management, including the integration of primary and behavioral health care through support of the physician and the collaborative care team. The BHS works with patients who have behavioral health conditions and focuses on social determinants that impact health outcomes. Essential functions include crisis and behavioral health interventions, connection to social and community services, and follow up to improve the patient experience, health outcomes, streamlining of services and lowering of costs.

What will you do:

• Builds caring relationships with target population to promote positive health and social service outcomes.
• Improves access to health and human services for target population through in-person interactions, telephone contacts, and coordination of referrals.
• Coordinates and/or completes all assessments and goals that are strength-based, solution-oriented to build treatment plans with family and service providers.
• Ensures implementation of the treatment plan with all providers.
• Teaches strategies change by assessing stage of change and providing education appropriate for readiness.
• Participates in case conferences, staffing meetings, treatment teams and other consultation meetings.
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork. Support Brightside team as needed to fulfil clients needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in a social work field including, Social Work; Marriage and Family Therapy; Psychology; and/or Mental Health Clinician.
• Licensure: Licensed or with the capability to be licensed preferred.
• Experience: Requires one (1) to three (3) years of experience working with at risk populations. Experience with wrap-around services required.
• Requires the ability to communicate with target population. Requires culturally Competent Interpersonal & Communication Skills
• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the local community.

Highlights

• Full Time 40 - Hours
• Excellent Benefits available on 1st day
• Engaged leadership.
• Mission Drive Team

Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.