Mental Health Care Provider

The Mental Health Clinician will provide clinical services to clients in Latinas y Niños residential center. MHC will serve individuals with co-occurring disorders. The Mental Health Clinician will provide clinical services to clients in Latinas y Niños residential center. MHC will serve individuals with co-occurring disorders. Provides crisis intervention counseling, with referrals to ongoing mental health services when needed.

Provides group treatment using evidence-based practices, including motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, relational and psychodynamic therapy, etc., Participate in weekly clinical meetings to provide updates and assist in the decision-making related to treatment planning and implementation.

Functions as a resource to the rest of the team on mental health-related issues and assists in the various components of this program.

Administrative

Ensures adherence to program treatment philosophies and policies.

Assist with utilization management to include assessing for appropriateness, effectiveness, and medical need for services.

Work with the billing specialist to ensure authorizations are up-to-date & units have not expired.

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

Participate in weekly programmatic and clinical supervision.

Master’s degree required in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field required

Experience working with a psychiatric/substance-abusing/co-occurring population.

Knowledge of appropriate community resources

Knowledge of the issues affecting people with HIV/AIDS in recovery from substance abuse/alcoholism

Experience with individuals dealing with homelessness, mental illness, domestic violence, and the criminal justice system

Experience providing individual, family, and group interventions to the target population.

Bilingual, Spanish preferred

Knowledge & Practice of evidence‑based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention and motivational interviewing techniques preferred

Ability to meet the physical requirements and training requirements of the position. Related keywords: mental health, counselor, clinician, social work

Days Required: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (8 hours per day)
401(k) Retirement Plan: All eligible employees may elect to participate after 1 year of service. Holiday Pay (12 days per year + 1 floating holiday)

Long/Short-Term Disability

Paid by Company Life Insurance

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

FSA/DCA (Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)

ComPsych Guidance Resources - EAP

Employee Ticket at Work (Discounts for Entertainment, Travel, Movies, etc.)

the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and a booster, when eligible) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness, and other chronic medical conditions; overcome homelessness and discrimination; and achieve health and wellness through comprehensive, integrated care.

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