Behavioral Health Specialist - Per Diem

Description

Mercy Medical Center a member of Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist to join their team of highly specialized integrated behavioral health professionals. The Behavioral Health Specialist provides behavioral health consults, assessments, individual treatment, family consultations, care coordination, referrals, and participates in multidisciplinary teams primarily within the hospital and emergency room.

What Will You Do

• Counsels patients in various settings including crisis assessments in the emergency department.
• 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.
• Collaborates with team members to determine care plans from admission to discharge, with family and service providers.
• Collaborates with external agencies or facilities to coordinate referrals to care and directs 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

• Per Diem
• 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.

Commitment

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.