Behavioral Health Specialist - Social Worker

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Mercy Medical Center a member of Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist / Social Worker / Crisis Clinician to come join our team of highly specialized integrated behavioral health professionals. The Behavioral Health Specialist / Shift Coordinator i s a master's level professional who provides behavioral health consults, assessments, individual treatment, family consultations, care coordination, referrals, and participates in multidisciplinary teams primarily within the Emergency Room. 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. . Minimum Qualifications 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 LSW or LCSW level or with the capability to be licensed preferred. Level II - Licensure at a LICSW, LMHC or LMFT level required or LCSW with at least five (5) years of crisis assessments experience. 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. Highlights 40 hours - Days shift Excellent Benefits available on 1st day Engaged leadership. Mission Drive Team Facility Information Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs. 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.