Youth Behavioral Health Clinician

Position Qualifications (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

• Experience in psychiatric, community mental health, or health care setting in direct care provision including individual, family, and group treatment.
• Experienced in using measures for establishing baselines and monitoring data registry outcomes for common conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders.
• Proven knowledge of community, outpatient behavioral health, and SUD treatment resources.
• Proficiency in care coordination, managed care contact and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of community and state agency as well BH / SUD treatment resources.

Education and Training

• Master’s degree in clinical social work or related healthcare field required.

Licenses, Certifications & Registrations

• LCLILM - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in MA or LHMC Licensed Mental Health Counselor in MA.

Other Requirements

• CPR Certified.
• Effective communication skills with patients, family, physicians, ancillary providers.
• Ability to form rapid engagement and alliance building with patients.
• Ability to maintain and monitor confidentiality of patient records.
• Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner.
• Ability to learn new duties and adjust to change.