Bachelors Level Social Worker in Gardner, Massachusetts at VitalCore Health Strategies

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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Part-Time (8 Hours per week on Saturdays) Bachelors Level Social Worker at North Central Correctional Institution in Gardner, MA.BACHELOR'S LEVEL SOCIAL WORKER (BSW) BENEFITS PACKAGE: (for eligible positions only)

Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas DayMedicalDentalVision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive BonusBACHELOR'S LEVEL SOCIAL WORKER (BSW) POSITION SUMMARYThe Mental Health Professional will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with all other disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.

BACHELOR'S LEVEL SOCIAL WORKER (BSW) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist patient in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness through one-to-one and group sessions.Provide support in identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, support, and

resources needed to achieve goals.

Encourage and assist patient to collaborate with their Behavioral Health Professional and treatment team to plan steps

for achieving their recovery and wellness goals.

Utilize tools to assist patient in creating their own individual wellness and recovery plans.

Work with the treatment team to teach problem-solving techniques to individuals and groups, encouraging patients to

share and discuss strategies for coping and managing daily challenges.

Assist in building social skills that will enhance activities of daily living.

Collaborate with the re-entry team to help patient participate in the release planning process.

Assist in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy.

Attend training and meetings as required.

Other duties as assigned.

BACHELOR'S LEVEL SOCIAL WORKER (BSW) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The Behavioral Health Professional co-leads group therapy, one on one therapy, and crisis therapy.Must have a Bachelor's in Social WorkPreferred two-year employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent.Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.