What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Specialist - Social Worker position at Trinity Health Of New England?
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Saint Mary's Hospital a member of Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist, LMSW/LCSW/LPC to come join our team of highly specialized integrated behavioral health professionals.
The Behavioral Health Specialist is a social worker/therapist who performs behavioral health consults, assessments, individual treatment, family consultations, care coordination, referrals, and participates in multidisciplinary teams primarily in the behavioral health unit.
What Will You Do
Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Part time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Saint Mary's Hospital a member of Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist, LMSW/LCSW/LPC to come join our team of highly specialized integrated behavioral health professionals.
The Behavioral Health Specialist is a social worker/therapist who performs behavioral health consults, assessments, individual treatment, family consultations, care coordination, referrals, and participates in multidisciplinary teams primarily in the behavioral health unit.
What Will You Do
- Conducts crisis assessments, biopsychosocial assessments, behavioral interventions.
- Builds caring relationships with target population to promote positive health and social service outcomes.
- Improves access to health and human services for target population through in-person interactions, telephone contacts, and coordination of referrals.
- collaborate with team members to determine care plans from admission to discharge, with family and service providers.
- collaborate with external agencies or facilities to coordinate referrals to care and will direct any appropriate follow-up.
- Education: Master’s degree in a social work field including, Social Work; Marriage and Family Therapy; Psychology; and/or Mental Health Clinician.
- Licensure: Level I – Licensed at a LMSW Level or with the capability to be licensed
- Level II - Licensure at a LCSW, LPC, LMFT level required.
- Experience: Requires two years of clinical experience working with at risk populations.
- Requires the ability to communicate with target population. Requires culturally Competent Interpersonal & Communication Skills.
- Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the local community.
- PER DIEM
- Excellent Benefits available on 1st day
- Engaged leadership.
- Mission Drive Team
Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.