Social Worker - Therapeutic Community

Job Description

Gould Farm 

Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor - Part-time

We are looking for a dynamic practitioner with a passion for recovery and an unwavering belief in people’s ability to heal to join our cohesive and dedicated clinical team at Gould Farm as a licensed clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor.  Our program integrates psychiatric rehabilitation and trauma-informed clinical therapy within an open setting. In addition, if you have a strong understanding of how addictions and mental health challenges impact recovery and well-being, then we hope you will consider joining us.

Supervised by the Clinical Director and working as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team, the Social Worker will work with program participants in our Transition program in the Berkshires to provide a continuum of coaching, counseling, traditional therapy, and care coordination. The Social Worker/Counselor develops person-centered service plans and documents treatment activities that support Gould Farm’s recovery model and guest treatment. 

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Work with approximately 6-8 program participants, providing a continuum of coaching, counseling, and traditional therapy;  
• Work with program participants to develop service plans and support recovery goals; maintain accurate records, ongoing progress reports, and discharge summaries to depict a narrative of guest activities, abilities, and development in the program;
• Work as a member of the Clinical Team in conjunction with the attending psychiatrist to ensure continuity of treatment for individuals in the program;
• Familiarity with other services and resources within the community and working closely with them to provide information, referrals, advocacy, and support to participants when needed;
• Be available to intervene and respond to crises;
• Work closely with the families of program participants to ensure all voices are included in a network of care;

• Work with the House Advisors and Transition Counselor to support a resident in maintaining 30 hours of structured work and activities;
• Actively participate in cultivating a nurturing community culture;
• Participate in team meetings, including weekly doctors' meetings and Transition Program team meetings.

Qualifications:  Master’s Degree in social work or related field and 2-3 years experience working in behavioral health with major mental health challenges.  LICSW or LMHC (or eligibility) preferred. Understanding psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery is a plus. Maintain professional licensure during employment. Part-time 10-12 hours per week.

Compensation: Starts at $30.00 per hour,

Commitment to Diversity: Gould Farm is an equal opportunity employer; the organization offers employment, advancement opportunities and benefits without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, marital status, parental status, physical or mental ability, mental health, age, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, genetics, political beliefs, and any other basis prohibited by applicable state, federal, or local laws. Candidates who can contribute to Gould Farm's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources at:  hr@gouldfarm.org.