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Social Worker-Conservator-Guardian Spec

Southcoast Health System

USD $74,256.00 - USD $104,499.20 /Yr.

tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan

United States, Massachusetts, New Bedford

Oct 04, 2025

Social Worker-Conservator-Guardian Spec

Location

US-MA-New Bedford

ID

2025-45617

Schedule

Regular Full-Time

Remote

Department

Hospital Based-New Bedford

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Social Worker-Conservator-Guardian Spec

*$3000 new hire sign-on bonus with LICSW or LMHC license at time of hire. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

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.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager of Social Work, performs a wide variety of duties in the hospital setting providing behavioral health and complex care management services to Southcoast Health patients across the hospital system. Duties include developing, evaluating, facilitating, and monitoring all components of assigned guardianship/conservatorship caseloads including individual and family sessions. Responsible for initiating, establishing, and maintaining client charts and electronic records who have guardians/conservators. Serves as a consultant and resource to hospital staff in the management and treatment of guardianships and conservatorships. Collaborates and coordinates with complex/chronic care management and longitudinal community support services. Provides functional or technical supervision to LCSWs, Community Health Workers, as well as peer recovery coaches.

Qualifications

A Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited college or university.
Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is required.
Demonstrated ability to perform as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience with electronic medical record documentation preferred.
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.
Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $74,256.00 - USD $104,499.20 /Yr.