Licensed Fee-for-Service Clinician / Outpatient Therapist (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)

About the role

Lifeworks is a nonprofit human service agency dedicated to providing adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. Harbor Counseling Center is seeking licensed clinicians to join our outpatient mental health team in a flexible fee-for-service/per diem role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop treatment plans with goals written in behavioral terms.
• Provide clinical (individual, family, group) counseling to clients and their families.
• Complete progress notes for each therapy session using Harbor Counseling Center’s EHR system.
• 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.
• 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

• Experience providing outpatient therapy.
• Comfortable supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment challenges, or co-occurring needs.
• Value collaborative care and strong clinical documentation.
• Interested in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Masters Degree & licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (i.e. LICSW, LMHC or LCSW).
• Able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.
• Reliable means of transportation.
• Able to provide valid Driver's License in the state you reside required.