Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinician - Waltham
CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Exempt, Full Time, Permanent
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Behavioral Health
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
SALARY: Band 5: LCSW ($55,100-$77,000/year), Band 6: LICSW & LMHC ($66,600-$90,500/year)
WHO YOU ARE:
YOUR ROLE & IMPACT:
The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare. CRCH is currently seeking a mission-driven Behavioral Health Clinician to work directly with outpatient patients. The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide diagnostic and therapeutic clinical services and consultation during patient sessions, and work with the behavioral health team to provide education to behavioral health interns.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- See approximately 45 patients a week in an Integrated capacity; 32 patients a week in an Outpatient capacity.
- Provide biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and therapy to patients across the lifespan.
- Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions and disposition of care plans, following guidelines and state laws.
- Provide brief interventions for physical and behavioral health problems.
- Attend Behavioral Health and Chronic Care meetings to identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.
- Assist with outcome measures and data collection when requested.
- Prepare documentation of services in EHR based on CRCH standards.
- Communicate effectively within an inter-disciplinary team.
- Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the primary care clinic.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Behavioral Health or designee.
QUALIFICATIONS, TRAITS, AND COMPETENCIES:
- Current Massachusetts licensure in Social Work or counseling (LCSW/LMHC/LICSW).
- CANS certified, or ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience providing direct clinical care.
- Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese highly preferred.
- Experience in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and brief treatment.
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities preferred.
- Ability to complete documentation accurately and on time using EHR.
- Experience working effectively with a diverse staff and patient community.
- Demonstrated understanding of the intersectional impacts of oppression required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be an effective team member required.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to multitask required.
- Ability to travel between Charles River Community Health sites required.
- Experience working with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA, and trauma preferred.
- Must maintain a patient volume consistent with CRCH’s business objectives.
- Must participate in continuity of care and clinical oversight of staff as requested.
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO:
Charles River Community Health’s mission is to partner with individuals and families to lead healthier lives by providing comprehensive healthcare services. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, with a focus on low-income and diverse communities.
OUR PROMISE:
If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven organization, your career as a Behavioral Health Clinician will be rewarding and impactful!
OUR BENEFITS & PERKS:
- Short & Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
Charles River Community Health is committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects and values employee differences. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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