Southcoast Health System, Inc.·New Bedford, Massachusetts
Provides behavioral health and complex care management services to patients across the hospital system. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing psychotherapy, and serving as a consultant for hospital staff.
Under the direction of the Manager of Social Work, performs a wide variety of duties in the hospital setting providing behavioral health and complex care management services to Southcoast Health patients across the hospital system. Duties include conducting behavioral health assessments and providing behavioral health treatment including individual and family psychotherapy utilizing brief treatment modalities. Serves as a consultant and resource to hospital staff in the management and treatment of behavioral health disorders. Collaborates and coordinates with complex/chronic care management and longitudinal community support services.
A Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited college or university. Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is required. Demonstrated ability to perform as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience with electronic medical record documentation preferred. Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is required. Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range USD $74,256.00 - USD $104,499.20 /Yr.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and a current Massachusetts LICSW or LMHC license. Candidates must be vaccinated against Influenza and COVID-19 or provide a certified exemption.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.
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