Licensed Outpatient Clinician (LICSW or LMHC)

Licensed Outpatient Clinician (LICSW or LMHC)

Job Category: Behavioral Health

Requisition Number: BEHAV003311

Type: Full-Time

Location

Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA

Pay Range

$65,520 to $81,510 USD

Description

Under supervision from the Director of Behavioral Health, provides a wide range of psychosocial evaluation, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and case management services in an integrated 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.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy to clients and families; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and urgent services as required.
• Collects data about patients through interviews, case histories, psychological tests, and observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and determine appropriate therapeutic approach or referral.
• Consults with mental health and medical staff; refers clients to appropriate service agencies and may visit patients and families in their homes for counseling and outreach services.
• Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions for patients or clients in crisis condition and those with serious mental health or substance abuse problems.
• Follows up to determine the reliability of treatment used; changes methods and degree of therapy when indicated.
• Establishes and maintains case files, referrals, and related documents; prepares documentation for civil commitment hearings or legal proceedings; stays abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care.
• Consults with legal and treatment agencies about patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
• Plans and facilitates community outreach and education activities; may serve as a liaison to community organizations and schools.
• Provides clinical supervision to lower-level therapists and/or graduate social work students or interns, and offers consulting services to other patient care professionals.
• Performs administrative functions such as monitoring budgets, preparing reports, and correspondence; may participate in research projects and propose changes to program policies and procedures.
• Provides formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to professionals on handling and referring various matters.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as required.
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the health center's mission and established values and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or social work.
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC), Psychologist, or equivalent licensure pending; temporary license preferred.
• Administrative decision-making and judgment skills.
• Observational, assessment, and symptom recording abilities.
• Knowledge of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
• Familiarity with psychological testing.
• Interviewing and developmental evaluation skills.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Clinical experience required.
• Knowledge of community mental health resources and willingness to reach out to existing resources.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
• Bilingual/ Trilingual (English/Spanish/Portuguese) is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to evaluate progress of therapeutic programs and make individual modifications.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of social and vocational rehabilitation principles related to mental health clinical practices.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
• Sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% paid life insurance/AD&D
• 100% paid long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• EyeMed Vision Care Program
• Discounts on travel and entertainment
• Discounts on cell phone service and computer purchases
• College tuition rewards/CMEs
• Company events and activities (annual cookout, holiday party, health and wellness events, lunch & learn, team building, and more)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.