Behavioral Health Clinician, Emergency Department, 32hrs. Evenings

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Behavioral Health Clinician in the Emergency Department, working 32 hours per week with evening shifts. The role involves providing quality treatment to patients within Behavioral Health Services. UMass Memorial Health emphasizes that everyone is a caregiver, and this position is part of a larger health system focused on patient care, academic excellence, and research. The organization is committed to a relentless pursuit of healing and values the unique contributions of each employee.

Requirements

Graduation and training from an accredited graduate (Masters) program such as Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, etc.
Strong and effective communication, organization, and time management skills.
Ability to work as part of a robust multi-disciplinary clinical team.

Nice To Haves

License (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) eligible.
Internship and/or work experience within behavioral health including addiction services.
Strong diagnostic skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide individual & group therapy to patients with varied mental health/ co-occurring disorders.
Complete initial assessments, counseling, group therapy, case presentations to the treatment team, treatment planning, and aftercare planning.
Identify the need for medication evaluations and make referrals to on-site providers.
Complete all documentation and paperwork specific to the department and in compliance with hospital requirements, Department of Mental Health (DMH), Bureau Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), The Joint Commission, and insurance providers.
Manage caseload which may include consultations, collateral contact, and following up with the patient on missed appointments.
Work towards or maintain the highest level of professional licensure and maintain credentialing necessary for specific role.
Comply with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attend a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrate use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Comply with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrate Standards of Respect, and contribute to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.