Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Brightside and Mercy Medical Center members of Trinity Health of New England is looking for an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist / Social Worker to come join our team of highly specialized integrated behavioral health professionals.

The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS), a master's level professional, is integral to population health management, including the integration of primary and behavioral health care through support of the physician and the collaborative care team. The BHS works with patients who have behavioral health conditions and focuses on social determinants that impact health outcomes. Essential functions include crisis and behavioral health interventions, connection to social and community services, and follow up to improve the patient experience, health outcomes, streamlining of services and lowering of costs.

What Will You Do

• 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.
• Coordinates and/or completes all assessments and goals that are strength-based, solution-oriented to build treatment plans with family and service providers.
• Ensures implementation of the treatment plan with all providers.
• Teaches strategies change by assessing stage of change and providing education appropriate for readiness.
• Participates in case conferences, staffing meetings, treatment teams and other consultation meetings.
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork. Support Brightside team as needed to fulfil clients needs.
  
  

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: Licensed or with the capability to be licensed preferred.
• Experience: Requires one (1) to three (3) years of experience working with at risk populations. Experience with wrap-around services required.
• Requires the ability to communicate with target population. Requires culturally Competent Interpersonal & Communication Skills
• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the local community.
  
  

Highlights

• Full Time 40 - Hours
• 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.