Family Intervention Specialist / Social Worker

Youth Villages; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job 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:

• Build caring relationships with target population to promote positive health and social service outcomes.
• Improve access to health and human services for target population through in-person interactions, telephone contacts, and coordination of referrals.
• Coordinate and/or complete all assessments and goals that are strength-based, solution-oriented to build treatment plans with family and service providers.
• Ensure implementation of the treatment plan with all providers.
• Teach strategies for change by assessing stage of change and providing education appropriate for readiness.
• Participate in case conferences, staffing meetings, treatment teams, and other consultation meetings.
• Demonstrate problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork. Support Brightside team as needed to fulfill 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 Driven 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 to Diversity and Inclusion:

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.