We are looking for a
talented Behavioral Health Provider LICSW, LMHC or
LFMT to join our Behavioral Health team.
The Behavioral
Health Provider for Primary Care provides direct psychotherapy
services to Behavioral Health patients and assists the Behavioral Health
Director in clinical functions of the department; developing and implementing
policies and procedures; collecting data and developing reports; and other
responsibilities as assigned.
Position is located at the community health center. Our site is eligible for Federal Loan Repayment
Programs (National Health Service Corps), State Loan Repayment Programs
and Public Service Loan Forgiveness! For more
info click National Health Service Corps
We offer an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including Health,
Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, Generous
Paid Time Off plus 11 additional Holidays and much more!
Responsibilities:
- Performs intakes, evaluations and
provides therapy to Behavioral Health patients assigned by the Director.
- Actively participates in extended
primary care teams, participates on treatment teams focusing on behavioral
issues with patients using brief therapies, crisis management and
consultations.
- Obtains insurance authorization
for all patients and tracks visits and obtains re-authorization if
necessary.
- Completes comprehensive
assessments, quarterly treatment updates and discharge summaries for all
patients.
- Coordinates behavioral health
treatment with psychiatry and primary care providers including integrated
Behavioral Health services as directed.
- Performs collateral case work for
patients when necessary such as completing disability forms, consulting
with other providers, teachers and institutions.
- Facilitates trainings, case
conferences, and conducts Utilization Review.
- Provides clinical supervision for
behavioral health staff and/or interns as directed by Behavioral Health
Director.
- Attends case conferences and
in-services when required.
Required/Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
- Current MA LICSW (Licensed
Independent Clinical Social Worker), LMHC (Licensed
Mental Health Worker) or LMFT (Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
- Master's Degree
- 2 years of experience providing therapy in individual, family and/or group modalities preferred
- Current Massachusetts LADC1
preferred.
- One year of clinical experience
in substance abuse treatment preferred.