Behavioral Health Therapist

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Assesses the patient and prepares an individual Master Treatment Plan and monthly reviews and updates thereafter. Performs mini-mental status exam, psychosocial assessments, facilitates both individual and group therapy, documenting all interactions in a time frame compliant with company, state, and federal guidelines. Is responsible for contacting any patient who is absent for 3 or more days to determine reason for the absence and when they plan to return to the program.

Responsibilities

• Designs a unique Master Treatment Plan for each patient based on diagnosis and issues identified in the assessments.
• Reviews and updates treatment plans every 30 days.
• Performs a mini mental status exam and psychosocial assessment on all new patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides group and individual therapy and prepares timely documentation in compliance with company, state, and federal guidelines.
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

Required:

• Education : Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Experience :
  • 2 years of related experience.
  • Work experience may not substitute for minimum education requirement.
• Licensure/Certification :
  • Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy
  • CPR

Organization Description

MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, youll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community. Join us!

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