LICSW Clinicians

General Summary Statement Several full-time fee-for-service opportunities are available for Saint Vincent’s community-based behavioral health program and mental health clinic serving children, youth, and families. Responsibilities include strengths-based assessment and treatment planning; clinic, home-and community-based individual and family therapy; communication of clients’ progress through case review meetings and case record documentation; on-call clinical support of program. Flexible schedule includes late afternoons/early evenings. Competitive hourly rate, with benefits offered, including paid time off, 403B with employer match, fully paid short-term disability and life insurance, child care reimbursement, and wellness benefit. Professional development opportunities and supervision for licensure is provided. Principle Duties And Responsibilities Develops and monitors clinical interventions for youth. Provides individual therapy to youth as needed. Provides clinic-based family therapy as indicated. Develops and reviews risk management/safety plans in collaboration with the youth and parent/caregiver(s) and other collaterals as appropriate. Assists in crisis intervention as needed. Develops and facilitates a variety of psychoeducational and skills-building opportunities for the youth served. Performs a comprehensive assessment, inclusive of the age-appropriate version of the Massachusetts CANS Assessment. Partners with youth and families/caregivers to develop natural and sustainable coping strategies that can be utilized upon discharge to home or to an alternative living arrangement. Provides assistance and support to youth and families/caregivers through development of community connections and relationships. Provides consultation to staff, including residential staff, therapeutic training and support staff and therapeutic mentors. Develops and facilitates clinical training for staff as needed. Facilitates treatment/care plan meetings as appropriate. Reviews and provides documentation required for Treatment Plans and Discharge Summaries. Consults with the collateral providers, state agencies, ESP/Mobile Crisis Intervention and other individuals and entities that may impact the youth’s treatment. Completes insurance reviews and communicates outcomes to program staff, the treatment team and fiscal department as warranted. Ensures compliance with the guidelines of maintaining treatment records, protecting the privacy of youth and their families. Complies with internal and external reporting procedures. Facilitates interdepartmental collaboration and integration of services through ongoing communication. Participates in the agency’s major initiatives such as strategic planning, accreditation and licensing studies. Other related duties as assigned. Supervision Responsibility None Supervision Received Director of Behavioral Health Services Clinical supervision as needed to obtain/maintain terminal licensure Core Competencies Required For Position Demonstrates effective leadership skills. Demonstrates effective communication and documentation skills. Demonstrates the knowledge and effective utilization of electronic client database. Demonstrates the ability to work in a strength-based manner to forge respectful relationships with youth and families. Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills. Core Competencies Required For All St. Vincent’s Employees Demonstrates alignment with and focus on the agency’s mission. Respects, understands and embraces cultural humility, racial equity and rights. Demonstrates the ability to work in a collaborative manner as part of a multi service team. Maintains standards of confidentiality. Demonstrates and promotes safe work practices. Maintains positive and effective work relationships. Actively works toward agency improvement through quality work practices and professional growth. Qualifications/Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have an LICSW. Experience One to two years of clinical/case management experience required; experience in a similar setting preferred. Position Specific Requirements Must be able to work flexible hours. Driving Requirements Required to drive on Saint Vincent’s Services business. Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, appropriate insurance coverage, and successful completion of St. Vincent’s Driver Safety Training. #J-18808-Ljbffr