BHC Social Worker

About the role

The BHC Social Worker provides outpatient clinical and social work services, including psychosocial assessments, individual psychological assessments, individual/group/family therapy, and participation on interdisciplinary treatment teams. This role involves understanding relevant community resources, insurance, regulatory, and legal system issues pertinent to patient care in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and individual psychological assessments.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Participate on interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Understand and navigate community resources, insurance, and regulatory/legal systems relevant to patient care.
• Apply knowledge of CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and evidence-based practices.
• Provide individual and family supportive counseling and advocacy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Adhere to NASW code of conduct principles.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Licensed in the State of Vermont as an LICSW.
• Three to five years of LICSW social work experience in psychotherapy, medical crisis intervention, and solution-focused therapy.
• Experience working with adults with acute mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
• Managed-care experience is a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency in psychosocial assessments, utilization, and case management principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
• Expertise in CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards for acute inpatient and outpatient psychological services.

Pay

$35.37 - $51.53 per hour.