Social Worker-Counselor-Lic Indep

Southcoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Generous PTO

Employee wellbeing program

403B with company match

Tuition assistance / loan forgiveness

Leadership training

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Social Worker-Counselor-Lic Indep to provide behavioral health and complex care management services across the hospital system. The role includes conducting assessments and delivering individual and family psychotherapy using brief modalities, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Under supervision, you will support hospital staff, coordinate care for complex patients, and participate in community support services, benefiting from a supportive,

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• Current Massachusetts LICSW or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license required.
• Experience with electronic medical record documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and provide behavioral health treatment including individual and family psychotherapy using brief modalities.
• Serve as a consultant and resource to hospital staff in management and treatment of behavioral health disorders.
• Coordinate with complex/chronic care management and longitudinal community support services.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Massachusetts LICSW or LMHC license

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.

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

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.

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.

• 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.
• Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is required.
• 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.
• BLS Certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.