Adult LICSW at HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. – Fall River, Massachusetts

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. The Heart of Our Community provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care.

Adult LICSW Summary

Under the general supervision of the Integrated Behavioral Health Program Director, the LICSW's function is to provide assessment, consultation, case management, behavior health treatment and resource acquisition to adult patients/clients referred by the providers in conjunction with HealthFirst.

Schedule:

Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Required Qualifications

1. Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited college or university.
2. Position requires a Massachusetts state license as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
3. At least 2 years post LICSW experience in adult social work.
4. Community health or clinical background preferred.
5. Satisfactory completion of continuing education credits as mandated by any professional boards, licensing agencies, or credentialing organizations.
6. Bi-lingual preferred.
7. Must submit a CORI Release Form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
8. Must have a valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle as some transportation may be required.

Competencies

1. High level of customer service and a positive approach to work with adult patients. Projects positive attitude about the department and the health center, and offers services to ensure positive experience.
2. Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team.
3. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients and other providers.
4. Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
5. Works well under pressure to manage stressful situations.
6. Uses sound judgment and confidence in their practice.
7. Abides by the Code of Ethics outlined by the National Association of Social Workers.
8. Ability to multi- task.
9. Detail-oriented and accurate.
10. Maintain CPR certification.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Benefits include: excellent compensation, 5.2 weeks of paid time off, 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; reimbursable licensing fees and continuing education credits; employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and referral program; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage.

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HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

HealthFirst celebrates and supports diversity and varied perspectives. We strive to eliminate discrimination and to hire applicants of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thoughts. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy/breastfeeding, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.