Behavioral Health Clinician

Scheduled Hours per Week: evenings, weekends, as needed Salary Range: $33.47 - $50.21 As the Behavioral Health Clinician , you will seeka mission driven and compassionate individual dedicated to providing superior care to make a difference in the lives of clients we serve. Our Clinicians use creative problem-solving and evidence-based treatment to provide the most up-to-date care for our clients. The Behavioral Health Clinician will work with a multidisciplinary team and provide person-centered, low-threshold access. The ideal candidate must function and collaborate well, is organized, empathetic, and motivated to help clients meet their goals and improve their lives. Full-time, part-time and per diem shifts available, on-site is preferred, with consideration to work remotely or a hybrid.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Has an understanding ofall levels of Behavioral Health careand accessing itappropriately. Perform crisis evaluations for new patients presenting to LGH with a behavioral health diagnosis. Conductintakes assessments to determine the appropriate level of care needed (inpatient behavioral health, outpatient behavioral home health with outpatient f/u, etc.). Initiate inpatient bed search or referral to outpatient behavioral health program, in collaboration with Bed Finder health needs. Work on collaboration with LGH staff, Behavioral Health Care Coordinator, and Technicians to develop an individualized comprehensive treatment plans and care coordination with the client, theirproviders and other community supports. Coordinatewith client’s existingcare teamto ensure a team-based approach to addressing the client’s behavioral health and medical needs. Report and respond to changes in patient condition by performing mental status updates (MSUs) every 24 hours for patients awaiting transfer to inpatient Behavior Health facilities. Identify and provide regular updates to LGH staff, patient’s family members, caregivers, outpatient providers, group home staff, Care Managers/Case Workers. Documentall clinical encounters in aconcise, timelyand clinically sound manner utilizing Meditech assessment templates. Provide clinical information needed for prior authorization to inpatient Behavioral Health facilities as needed. Document all patient encounters in Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP) system. Adheres to confidentiality requirements set by HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Performs related duties as assigned. Required: Independently Licensed Social Workers (LICSW) /Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) or Social Worker acceptable (will work under the supervisor of a Licensed Clinician) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred: Master’s Degree in Social Work/Mental Health #J-18808-Ljbffr Merrimack Health