Social Services/Behavioral Health Jobs at Southcoast Health

ABOUT SOCIAL SERVICES/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH JOBS AT SOUTHCOAST HEALTH

Social Services and Behavioral Health Jobs in New Bedford, MA at Southcoast Health

At Southcoast Health, we offer a chance to be part of a mission-driven organization that blends clinical excellence with a personal, community-based approach to care. Whether you’re just starting your career, or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference. Across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, our hospitals and physician practices offer a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions matter, both to your team and the people we serve.

What jobs fall into the Social Services and Behavioral Health Jobs in New Bedford, MA category?

Social Worker-Counselor-Lic Indep – Team members in these social services jobs perform behavioral health assessments, provide individual and family psychotherapy using brief treatment modalities, collaborate with hospital staff, and coordinate complex care management to support patient well-being.

Community Health Worker-Behavioral Health – Team members in these behavioral health jobs work alongside primary care teams to facilitate equitable, accessible behavioral health care by providing culturally appropriate health education, coordinating community resources, and supporting dementia care and safety assessments.

Behavioral Health Practitioner-Bariatric – Team members in these behavioral health jobs conduct preoperative psychological evaluations for weight-loss surgery candidates, lead behavioral workshops, counsel patients and families on lifestyle changes, and contribute to quality initiatives within Bariatric and Medical Weight Management Services.

Apply Today for Social Services and Behavioral Health Jobs in New Bedford, MA

At Southcoast Health, you’re not just building a career - you’re becoming part of a trusted healthcare family that’s served this region for over a century. If you're passionate about delivering quality, patient-focused care in a place full of purpose, opportunity, and coastal charm, your next chapter starts here. Browse our open roles across Massachusetts and Rhode Island and apply online today..

What benefits does Southcoast Health offer New Bedford, MA employees?

Southcoast Health’s benefits package includes a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions; health, dental, and vision insurance; plus life and disability coverage. Additional perks include flexible spending accounts, generous time off, tuition and loan forgiveness assistance, employee assistance programs, fitness reimbursements, and voluntary benefits.

Where are your locations, and how large is the organization?

Southcoast Health serves southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island with three hospitals (Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s, and Tobey Hospital), over 55 service locations, and more than 40 physician practices. The system employs 8,600+ staff, offering care in Fall River, New Bedford, and Wareham, MA, and other locations throughout the South Coast region.

What is Southcoast Health’s workplace culture like?

Southcoast Health emphasizes a culture of inclusion, respect, and personal growth, guided by core values such as trust, teamwork, and a “More than medicine” mindset. Employee Resource Groups foster belonging and support across diverse identities. The organization champions continuous learning through mentorship programs and performance platforms, ensuring every employee has the opportunity to develop and contribute meaningfully.