Social Worker II-Behavioral Health Clinician II

Company: Rutland Regional Medical Center
Location: Rutland
Posted on: March 2, 2026

Job Description:

Social Worker II-Behavioral Health Clinician II The Social Worker/Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing social work/behavioral health services to all customer groups affected by illness/disability often including lifestyle adjustment difficulties. Understands utilization criteria and case management principles in a health care setting, as well as relevant community resources, insurance, regulatory, and legal system knowledge. Minimum Education - Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or other Human Services field. Minimum Work Experience - Two years of social work and medical crisis intervention, and knowledge of community resources or related experience preferred. - Healthcare experience a plus - Experience in individual and family therapy. - Five years' experience working in a healthcare setting preferred. Required Licenses/Certifications - BLS Certification through American Heart Association* - Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification * - Eligible for rostering in preparation for licensure. *Must obtain within 3 months of hire Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities - NASW code of conduct principles - Psychosocial assessments, utilization and case management principles. - Demonstrates sound knowledge of group theory and dynamics with experience in facilitating and co-facilitating psychosocial and skill building groups. - Individual and family supportive advocacy. - Age-specific competencies. - Interdisciplinary collaboration. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills. - Demonstrates strong communication and listening skills. - Demonstrates good knowledge of community resources. - Demonstrates excellent collaboration skills in conjunction with working with providers, legal representation, regulatory agencies and those involved with risk and compliance. - Willingness and ability to provide coverage on rotational basis.(as applicable) - Exhibits knowledge of Best Practice, DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing. - Provides employee assistance in-services, and consultation to staff, physicians, and community providers about psychosocial aspects of care. Pay Range: $66,872.00 - $97,427.00 $5,000 bonus hiring agreement PM24 PI10bac2c328b5-37156-39736381

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