Behavioral Health Pract-Bartrc

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We are searching for a talented Behavioral Health Pract-Bartrc

Hours: 32hrs

Shift: Day shift; 8:30am - 5:00pm flexible

Location: Surgery - Wareham, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Under general direction of the Office Manager, Physician or designee, perform a variety of duties to support and in support of Bariatric Surgical Services within Southcoast Physicians Services. Conduct preoperative psychological evaluations and provide recommendations to the clinical team on the appropriateness of surgery from a mental health perspective for surgical candidates. Update and manage Bariatric data base. Coordinate, lead and facilitate monthly pre-operative behavioral workshops. Counsel, coach and educate patients and family on lifestyle changes and setting goals. Provide inpatient support to patients and education to team members and staff. Provide evening and weekend post operative support groups at all hospital sites. Contribute to research, quality initiatives and the development of curriculum and services for the behavioral aspects of surgical and non-surgical weight loss programs.

• A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or the equivalent knowledge or experience is required.
• Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) is required.
• Three (3) years of experience in the bariatric field or in working with eating, weight-loss/gain issues, and/or eating disorder patients is required.
• Five (5) years experience with psychological assessments and evaluations is required.
• Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) is required.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.