What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Clinical Social Worker position at Old Colony Elder Services?
OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing information and coordination of services promoting healthy, safe lives for our consumers. We want to help them stay active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities.
And we are growing! The Behavioral Health Team at OCES is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to support our consumers in the community using a person-centered approach to address behavioral health needs.
What you'll do:
- Work directly with older adults with complex behavioral health conditions who require long- term case management and/or counseling to remain safely in their community.
- Conduct home visits as needed to assess and develop comprehensive, person-centered care plans with consumers, caregivers, and families.
- Provide advocacy, support, and assistance to address unmet need including but not limited to housing, hoarding, substance abuse, medical case management, and communication with providers.
- Conduct outreach to local providers about Behavioral Health services.
- Coordinate and/or facilitate support groups based on community need.
What you'll bring:
- Master's degree in social work or related field; current LCSW/LICSW license preferred (or ability to sit for the license. License differential paid.
- Three years' clinical/community-based experience.
- Extensive knowledge of the psychological, emotional, and social needs of older adults and people living with disabilities.
- Great assessment and communication skills
- Strong ability to work independently.
- Bilingual a plus
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 and other software.
What you'll get:
- Ability to work with an enthusiastic team of like-minded individuals.
- Opportunity to develop professionally in your chosen career.
- Great work/life balance: 35-hour work week with some flexibility. Hybrid work environment (home with some in-office requirements)
- Exceptional benefits: health benefits available on day 1; generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances; 401K plan.
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OCES is celebrating 50 years of service to the Plymouth County area! We are an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply! OCES was named one of C&P Business Media's Best Places to Work 2024
Our Mission: Through the talents of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community.
