Day Treatment Clinician $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS

$2,500 sign-on bonus.

About the role

Under supervision, the clinician provides a wide range of psychosocial evaluation, assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, group facilitation, and/or case management services in an integrated, multi-disciplinary primary care setting located in a community health center. Works collaboratively with other mental health and medical providers and trainees engaged in related therapeutic and patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients as appropriate; prepares treatment plans and case management including discharge planning; provides therapeutic crisis stabilization services as required.
• Collects data relating to patients through interview, case history, psychological assessments, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify root causes of problems and determine the appropriate therapeutic approach or referral to other providers.
• Consults with supervisor or other behavioral health and medical staff in the performance of therapeutic and/or case management services; refers clients to appropriate service agencies based on medical necessity.
• Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions for patients or clients requiring crisis stabilization or level of care change, specifically for those with acute mental health and/or active substance use disorder.
• Refers clients to appropriate community or social service agencies for financial assistance and/or other necessary services.
• Provides outcome measurements to evaluate treatment progress and adjusts treatment plans as needed.
• Establishes and maintains all aspects of client case files, including clinical documentation from intake through discharge, and closes treatment plans for clients completing day treatment or transitioning to outpatient behavioral health services.
• Maintains relationships with referral partners; collaborates with outside treatment providers and agencies regarding patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
• Participates in community outreach and education activities; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.
• Provides clinical supervision to Master’s level therapists, graduate social work students, or interns, and/or education or consulting services to other patient care professionals, as appropriate.
• Performs various administrative functions such as group preparation, scheduling assistance, chart audits for quality improvement, utilization review, and outreach to referral sources.
• Participates in weekly clinical supervision, twice-monthly group supervision, staff meetings, morning rounds, and multi-disciplinary team meetings as appropriate to the role.
• Provides psychoeducation, consultation, and in-service training to staff when required.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the health center’s mission, values, and standards.
• Describes day treatment to new clients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent, or licensure pending as documented by a temporary license.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling, including competencies, principles, methods, procedures, ethics, and standards.
• Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and compliance guidelines.
• Familiarity and collaboration with community mental health resources.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability during crisis or emergent situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage and redirect group members and work effectively with diverse constituencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including creating, composing, and editing written materials.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and ability to de-escalate in stressful situations.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic interventions and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients’ rights in Massachusetts.
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or students as needed.

Working Conditions

• Usual working environment found in an outpatient primary care office setting.
• Exposure to blood products, body fluids, cleaning solutions, and medications.
• Minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.