Behavioral Health Clinician

Vinfen•Lowell, MA

16d

About The Position

Be part of the future. Join our dynamic new Greater Lowell Community Behavioral Health Center team Vinfen's Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) is a new and innovative approach to behavioral health care. As a CBHC Outpatient Clinician, using evidence-based practices, you will provide outpatient therapeutic interventions to people experiencing mental health or co-occurring disorders and/or behavioral health concerns. As a clinician, you will be part of a comprehensive team of clinicians, bachelor level counselors, recovery coaches, peers and much more. In addition to outpatient services, the CBHC includes adult and youth mobile crisis services (MCI), crisis stabilization CCS), and psychopharmacology including medication assisted treatments. The CBHC will support individuals and families in new ways, reducing emergency room usage for behavioral health, increasing flexibility of service delivery through bundled payments, provide seamless access to outpatient, urgent and crisis interventions, psychopharmacology, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and increased use of social supports and community-based staff. The CBHC Outpatient Clinician will also: Provide direct therapeutic interventions and support services, in person and by telehealth, to clients using evidenced-based practices. Conduct intake evaluations and on-going assessment to develop treatment plans and determine appropriate interventions. Maintain a caseload of clients, with an appropriate frequency of interventions, that supports divisional/clinic productivity requirements. Serve on the Multidisciplinary Team for Utilization Reviews, as directed. Provide clinical consultation when needed. Ensure recordkeeping/documentation in accordance with internal and external requirements and regulations. Participate in regular Quality Improvement and Utilization Review activities consistent with the Behavioral Health Division's policies and practices. Coordinate treatment and care with other providers as appropriate. Work as liaison between Vinfen programs, state agencies, funding sources, and community referral sources. Participate in educational trainings as needed. Ensure compliance with regulatory and contracted payor requirements. Communicate and network with community providers and collaterals to increased access to care/promote ambulatory care. Provide services to children, adults, families, and/or groups. Provide after-hours on-call coverage in rotation with other program staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Keywords: LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, clinician, MSW, fee for service, outpatient, outpatient clinic, licensed clinical social worker, licensed certified social worker, licensed independent clinical social worker, licensed mental health counselor, social worker, bilingual clinician, rehabilitation, psychiatric, social services, counseling, social work, psychology, psychotherapy, group therapy, CBT, DBT, mental illness, mental health, human services, nonprofit, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery, People Care, VinfenBHD, VinfenCBHC.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field
Massachusetts license preferred (LCSW, LMHC, LICSW)
3 - 5 years of experience working with adults with persistent psychiatric conditions or co-occurring disorders
Strong time management & organizational skills, self motivator, strong writing skills and general computer skills.
All candidates must be able to successfully pass a multi-state CORI, SORI, reference check, education verification, and credentialing check
Familiar with behavioral health, substance/addiction disorders, and psychiatric conditions
Experienced in use of evidenced based practices
Experienced in use of formal and informal assessment practices
Knowledge of and understanding of participatory planning techniques
Experienced in use of crisis intervention techniques
Familiar with managed care practices and medical necessity criteria
Experienced in use of empowerment and self advocacy techniques
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, and other resources
Knowledge of available community resources and alternative levels of care
Knowledge and use of different communication styles
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Knowledge and understanding of Code of Ethics
Proven ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Ability to develop and conduct training programs
Experienced in providing staff supervision
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand and move around the facility.
Ability to speak, hear and communicate with clients, staff and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
CPR required within two weeks of hire
CPSS required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake evaluations and on-going assessment to develop treatment plans and determine appropriate interventions.
Provide direct therapeutic interventions and support services, in person and by telehealth, to clients, using evidenced-based practices.
Maintain a caseload of clients, with an appropriate frequency of interventions, that supports divisional/clinic productivity requirements.
Serve on the Multidisciplinary Team for Utilization Reviews.
Provide clinical consultation, when needed.
Ensure recordkeeping/documentation in accordance with internal and external requirements and regulations.
May provide consultation and clinical supervision to other treating clinicians or trainees.
Participate in regular Quality Improvement and Utilization Review activities consistent with the Behavioral Health Division’s policies and practices.
Coordinate treatment and care with other providers, as appropriate.
Work as liaison between Vinfen programs, state agencies, funding sources, and community referral sources.
Conduct and/or participate in educational trainings, as needed.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and contracted payor requirements.
Communicate and network with community providers and collaterals to increased access to care/promote ambulatory care.
Work with Clinic Director or other Behavioral Health Division (BHD) leadership staff on service delivery enhancement projects.
Provide services to children, adults, families, and/or groups.
Provide after-hours on-call coverage in rotation with other program staff.
Travels within MA to various locations, as necessary.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week): 15 days of Vacation per year 11 Paid Holidays 10 Sick Days per year 3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!