Social Worker-Counselor-Lic Indep

Southcoast Health; New Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive bene

Generous earned time off

403B retirement plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance/Loan forgiveness

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health in New Bedford, MA seeks a Social Worker-Counselor-Lic Indep for per diem coverage at St. Luke’s Hospital. This role supports behavioral health and complex care management with day/evening shifts, including at least one weekend per month, and a hybrid schedule.

The candidate must hold a MSW or Mental Health Counseling degree and LICSW/LMHC, be BLS certified, and fully vaccinated. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities within a not-for-profit

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited program.
• Current MA LICSW or LMHC is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Vaccination against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption.
• Compensation determined by experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform behavioral health assessments and provide individual and family psychotherapy.
• Serve as a consultant to hospital staff on behavioral health issues.
• Coordinate with complex/chronic care management and community support services.

Skills

Behavioral health

Psychotherapy

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Social Worker-Counselor-Lic Indep

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Day/Evening shift with 1 weekend per month minimum rotation; 8:00am - 4:30pm, 3:30pm - 12:00am or 12:00pm - 7:00am

Location: St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA; Position will follow a hybrid schedule

A Career At Southcoast Health Offers You

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager of Social Work, performs a wide variety of duties in the hospital setting providing behavioral health and complex care management services to Southcoast Health patients across the hospital system. Duties include conducting behavioral health assessments and providing behavioral health treatment including individual and family psychotherapy utilizing brief treatment modalities. Serves as a consultant and resource to hospital staff in the management and treatment of behavioral health disorders. Collaborates and coordinates with complex/chronic care management and longitudinal community support services.

Qualifications

• A Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience with electronic medical record documentation preferred.
• BLS certification is required within three (3) months of hire.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $36.06 - USD $50.74 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

1 weekend per month minimum