Description - External
Saint Vincent Hospital has an immediate opening for a per diem position for a Masters in Social Work or Mental Health Counselor. The ideal candidates will have experience and expertise in the treatments of patients with mental health and substance use disorders and will have experience facilitating therapeutic groups and be knowledgeable in the treatment of dual diagnosis and mental health disorders. They/them will be able to function independently, have the ability to manage crises and understand levels of psychiatric care. Additionally, they/them will have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work well on a multidisciplinary team, and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting. The incumbent will report directly to the Partial Hospital Program Director.

Incumbents in this position will be expected to:
� Manage a caseload of 8-10 patients (depending on census).
� Work with a broad range of patients with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse
� Complete patient assessments and diagnosis and will work with the patient to identify treatment plan needs.
� Lead therapeutic groups focused on mental health disorders and substance abuse
� Complete documentation of treatment plans accurately and timely
� Complete crisis assessment including transitioning patients to a higher level of care where clinically appropriate.
Incumbents in this position will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities related to this position:
� Knowledge of case management procedures and discharge planning
� Demonstrated experience with treatment planning and documentation skills
� Knowledge of insurance requirements and be able to perform utilization reviews
� Knowledge of Massachusetts regulations with regard to duty to warn and protect
� Maintain compliance with regulatory standards such as The Joint Commission and insurers
Incumbents must satisfy the following education and experience requirement which include:

� Master�s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is required
� Massachusetts license at LICSW/LMHC level is preferred
� Group therapy experience required
� 2 years� experience in substance abuse/dependence treatment preferred

Hours: Per Diem

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents must satisfy the following education and experience requirement which include:

� Master�s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is required
� Massachusetts license at LICSW/LMHC level is preferred
� Group therapy experience required
� 2 years� experience in substance abuse/dependence treatment preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Patient care environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the job.

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