LICSW or Behavioral Health Masters in Social Work

Littleton-Regional-Healthcare

Littleton (NH)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) and/or 457(b) with employer -

ETO and paid holidays

Disability coverage

Life insurance options

EAP

Tuition assistance and professional -

Wellness programs and employee support

Job summary

The Littleton Regional Healthcare in Littleton, NH is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Behavioral Health Master in Social Work to join the North Country Primary Care team. This full-time position offers an opportunity to collaborate with physicians and staff to address behavioral health needs within primary care.

You will conduct consultations, provide brief, targeted interventions, educate patients on self-management, and coordinate treatment plans with the psychiatric

Qualifications

Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence based treatments for mental health condition.

Responsibilities

Assist psychiatric consultant and primary care providers in recognizing and managing mental health and psychosocial issues as part of the primary care team.
Conduct consultation visits focused on referral issues from health care providers, ideally on the same day as the referral or shortly thereafter.
Provide brief, focused interventions for patients in need of mental health services; emphasize patient education and self-management strategies; telephone visits may be required.
Work closely with the psychiatric consultant in patient care through supervision and coordinating treatment plans.

Skills

Behavioral medicine knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication skills

Psychopharmacology knowledge

Assessment and clinical judgment

Neuropsychological testing experience

Education

Licensed Social Worker (NH) or LCSW/BHMSW

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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LICSW or Behavioral Health Masters in Social Work

Full Time Professionals Littleton, NH, US

POSITION SUMMARY

JOB TITLE:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Behavioral Health Masters in Social Work

FLSA:

Exempt

Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT:

North Country Primary Care

GRADE:

SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The LISCW or BHMSW will assist psychiatric consultant and primary care providers in recognizing and managing mental health and psychosocial issues and act in a member of the Primary care team.
LISCW or BHMSW will conduct consultation visits that are focused on the referral issues from the health care providers, ideally on the same day as the referral or shortly thereafter.
LISCW or BHMSW will conduct brief, focused interventions (often manualized) for patients in need of mental health services. The emphasis will be on patient education and self-management strategies. Telephone visits may be required at times. LISCW or BHMSW will work closely the psychiatric consultant in patient care through supervision and coordinating treatment plans.

REPORTS TO:Practice Manager

SUPERVISES:None

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS:Medical and Hospital Staff, Patients, Families, Community Resources, Agencies and Clergy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence based treatments for mental health condition.
Ability to work through brief clients contracts as well as make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral health conditions.
Is comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team, and has strong communication skills.
Has good knowledge of psychopharmacology.
Ability to perform consultations and give providers feedback quickly.
Neuropsychological testing experience preferred, but not required.
Psychometric experience preferred, but not required.
Medical Social Work experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Works with collaborative/team approach.
Organized and is able to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
Must have working knowledge of medical terminology.
Have an understanding of the levels of care and how to move patients along the continuum of health care.
Must be familiar with computer.

Experience/Specialized Skills:

Infants to geriatric (non-specific) determined by referrals.
The LISCW or BHMSW must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
The LISCW or BHMSW must be able to assess and interpret data about a patient’s in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide the care needed by the (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) patient.

Required Education/Course(s)/Training:Licensed Social Worker or Master’s Level, Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Doctoral) or equivalent.

Preferred Certification/Registration:Licensed Social Worker- State of New Hampshire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:See Physical Demands worksheet

WORK ENVIRONMENT:Works in a clean, well lit, and ventilated area.

At Littleton Regional Healthcare (LRH), we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees while fostering a workplace rooted in respect, teamwork, and service to our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

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