Social Worker/Therapist II Outpatient

Brattleboro Retreat; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a compassionate Social Worker/Therapist to join their dedicated team. In this role, you'll provide vital clinical services, including assessments and therapy, to help patients navigate their mental health challenges. With a focus on individual and family engagement, you'll play a crucial part in promoting well-being and recovery. The organization values work/life balance and offers a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a respected team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

403(b) with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Leave Policies

Employee Fitness Room

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Social Work or related field required.
• Valid Vermont license in social work or counseling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services and counseling to patients and families.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Therapeutic Relationship Building

Individual Psychotherapy

Group Therapy

Cultural Competency

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work

Valid Vermont LICSW, LMFT, LCMHC or LADC

Tools

Electronic Medical Record System

Job description

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Base pay range

$78,000.00/yr - $108,000.00/yr

Great Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

403(b) with employer match

Basic Life, Accident, Short term disability, long term disability coverage

Work/Life Balance

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Leave Policies

Employee Fitness Room

Great Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

403(b) with employer match

Basic Life, Accident, Short term disability, long term disability coverage

Work/Life Balance

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Leave Policies

Employee Fitness Room

The Brattleboro Retreat is among the most respected psychiatric hospitals in the northeast. We’re also a place where staff can make a lasting impact on their patients’ lives. People who are struggling with their mental health need compassionate Healthcare Workers now more than ever !

Job Summary: As an independent practitioner, responsible for providing clinical services/counseling, screening, and case management services to patients and their families, within the Virtual Adolescent PHP/IOP, in order to promote the optimal individual, interpersonal and social functioning of the patient in their community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited graduate school of Social Work or Master’s degree in counseling or other behavioral health discipline.
• Social Worker II must have a valid Vermont LICSW, LMFT, LCMHC or LADC
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for day-to-day job performance.
• Some working knowledge of computer skills
  
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Core Competencies

Engagement, Screening, and Assessment

Assesses patients comprehensively, according to hospital and departmental standards. Assessments include a comprehensive understanding of the patient in context, including diagnosis, formulation, risk assessment, level of care assessment, and referral needs identified.

Assesses family structure, needs, and functioning in context of patient’s presenting problems

Assesses and plans for the patient’s aftercare needs, in all levels of care

Assesses family’s needs with regard to discharge plan, when family is engaged with care of patients

Has ability to conceptualize patients and systems in their social context, taking into account systems stressors as well as intra- and interpersonal problems and strengths

Demonstrates understanding of addiction and recovery, including as it relates to screening, assessment, engagement, clinical interventions and approaches, and ASAM criteria for referrals and placement

Synthesizes and conveys relevant information, include clinical and case formulations, orally and in writing.

Formulates understandings of case material, using all data available as well as understanding of interplay between stressors and vulnerabilities and presenting problems.

Understands best practices for assessment and treatment of clients with diverse backgrounds and cultural experiences, including intersectionality and the impacts of systemic oppression and marginalization

Assesses and diagnoses patients, using DSM 5 criteria, consulting with team members as necessary

Demonstrates the ability to form a therapeutic relationship with the patient and families.

Contacts the patient’s providers and referral sources to obtain collateral information for assessment, and to coordinate treatment

Treatment

Demonstrates the ability to provide direct clinical care to patients in order to promote change according to the patient’s treatment plan.

Individual Psychotherapy: Meets with patient in a therapeutic relationship to address clinical and psychosocial issues relevant to the patient’s diagnosis and presenting problems, and promotes change according to treatment goals.

Supportive therapy: Meets with patient as necessary to provide support and resolve specific task oriented problems that may have an impact on treatment.

Group therapy: Meets with patients in psychoeducational or psychotherapeutic group sessions to promote, through the group process, individual growth according to treatment goals.

Demonstrates the ability to integrate theoretical knowledge of clinical practice, group dynamics and psychopathology effectively and ethically in treatment.

Attends and participates in treatment planning sessions of assigned patients on a regular basis. Reports consistently to the treatment team with regard to assessments and the content and focus of therapy.

Documents all interactions with patient(s) in progress notes in the electronic medical record. Documentation will follow Brattleboro Retreat and departmental policies.

Maintains contact with referral sources and involved community agencies according to the aftercare needs of the patient, using professional judgement and according to the patient’s treatment plan, as coordinated with other treatment team members.

Day

FTE 1/40 Hours

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

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  Mental Health Care

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