Social Worker II-Behavioral Health Clinician II

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Vermont seeks a Social Worker/Behavioral Health Clinician to offer essential social work services to various customer groups. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field, with two years of social work and medical crisis intervention experience preferred. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare setting are essential. This role involves conducting assessments and providing advocacy for individuals and families dealing with mental health issues.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Social Work (MSW), Psychology, or related field.
• Two years of social work and medical crisis intervention experience preferred.
• Experience in individual and family therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work/behavioral health services to affected customer groups.
• Utilize community resources, insurance, and regulatory knowledge.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide individual and family support.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Excellent verbal communication skills

Individual and family supportive advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Group theory and dynamics

Motivational interviewing

Basic Microsoft Windows skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

• Location Rutland, VT
• Facility Rutland Regional Medical Center
• Department Social Work
• Job Category Allied Health

The Social Worker/Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing social work/behavioral health services to all customer groups affected by illness/disability often including lifestyle adjustment difficulties. Understands utilization criteria and case management principles in a health care setting, as well as relevant community resources, insurance, regulatory, and legal system knowledge.

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or other Human Services field.
• Two years of social work and medical crisis intervention, and knowledge of community resources or related experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience a plus
• Experience in individual and family therapy.
• Five years' experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Certification through American Heart Association*
• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification *
• Eligible for rostering in preparation for licensure.

*Must obtain within 3 months of hire

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• NASW code of conduct principles
• Psychosocial assessments, utilization and case management principles.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of group theory and dynamics with experience in facilitating and co-facilitating psychosocial and skill building groups.
• Individual and family supportive advocacy.
• Age-specific competencies.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills.
• Demonstrates strong communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of community resources.
• Demonstrates excellent collaboration skills in conjunction with working with providers, legal representation, regulatory agencies and those involved with risk and compliance.
• Willingness and ability to provide coverage on rotational basis.(as applicable)
• Exhibits knowledge of Best Practice, DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing.
• Provides employee assistance in-services, and consultation to staff, physicians, and community providers about psychosocial aspects of care.

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