Fee For Service Clinician

Job Summary

Lifeworks is a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We are seeking a Clinician to work with individuals with ID/DD.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear treatment goals and clinically appropriate recommendations for treatment and interventions.
• Provide clinical (individual, family, group) counseling to clients and their families.
• Prepare a Treatment Plan, with goals written in behavioral terms, within a specified time frame.
• Use Electronic Health Record system (eHana) to complete Progress Notes for each therapy session.
• Prepare Transfer and Termination summaries using EHR system.
• Incorporate feedback from the Supervisor and Utilization Review Team as required.
• Participate in required supervision per Mass Health Regulations.
• Complete Relias and Insurance required trainings.
• Bring any concerns regarding clinical issues or risk management issues to the attention of the Supervisor.
• Keep proper boundaries with the client and all collateral staff and family members involved with each client.
• Follow HIPAA policies and the Agency’s confidentiality policies as outlined in the Personnel Policies and Procedures received upon hire.
• Provide the services described above according to a schedule established by the Clinician.
• Complete tasks associated with client intake process.
• Update treatment plans.
• Provide individual and family therapy as indicated in the treatment plan.
• Facilitate groups as needed in support of the Center’s population needs.
• Ensure regular communication regarding cases with other team members.
• Attend supervision as required by supervisor.
• Adhere to crisis support procedures and communication protocols.
• Attend staff meetings as required.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in social work (MSW), a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling (MHC) or a Master’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Psychology or Counseling Psychology, and experience as a Clinician.
• The Master’s Degree can be in any one of the following fields: Counseling, Social Work, Expressive Therapy, Art Therapy, Family and Marriage Counseling, or Education with a concentration in Psychology or Counseling Psychology.
• Master’s Degree candidates who are licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (i.e. LICSW, LMHC or LCSW) will receive higher fees for their services.
• Valid and current driver’s license in State of residency.
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks.
• Masters of Social Work, Masters in Education (LMHC, and LICSW) are preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.
• Reliable means of transportation.
• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD.
• Valid Driver's License in the state you reside required.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and scheduling.
• Supervision hours towards licensure offered by LICSW.
• Earned Sick Time.
• Advice and support of our peer counseling group.

Qualifications

• Commensurate with experience.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality policies.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and scheduling.
• Supervision hours towards licensure offered by LICSW.
• Earned Sick Time.
• Advice and support of our peer counseling group.

Pay

• MSW, MA, MS - $38/hr
• LCSW - $40/hr
• LCSW - $42/hr

Schedule

• Flexible hours and scheduling.

Company Description

Lifeworks is a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We are committed to providing advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those we serve.