Behavioral Health Clinician (LICSW, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT)

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician will conduct initial clinical assessments for individuals with acute care needs, adhering to Department of Mental Health state requirements. This role involves developing an Initial Treatment Plan, communicating findings to multidisciplinary teams, and leading treatment and discharge planning in collaboration with psychiatrists and the treatment team. The clinician will also conduct group therapy, individual/family counseling, and other related sessions, while assisting in patient care planning for continued treatment and home care needs. Responsibilities include evaluating psychosocial needs, linking patients to community services for in-hospital and post-discharge continuity of care, and assisting patients/families in procuring necessary equipment for home function. The role also involves aiding in decision-making for facility placement if required, utilizing voluntary community-based services, and acting as a liaison with community agencies. The clinician will evaluate the appropriateness of community services, initiate crisis prevention and intervention for discharged patients, and provide coverage for Inpatient and Partial Hospital Program Behavioral Health Clinicians. Additionally, the role requires timely communication with managed care companies, maintaining knowledge of regulatory standards (CMS, DPH, DMH), assisting with community relations, and providing service excellence. The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is essential.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Massachusetts licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 1 month of new position.
BLS Certification within 3-month of new position and must maintain.

Responsibilities

Conducts initial clinical assessments of individuals presenting with acute care needs in accordance to the Department of Mental Health’s state requirements.
Prepares an Initial Treatment Plan based on the findings from the assessment and communicate the initial assessment findings and treatment plan to multidisciplinary teams.
Leads the treatment and discharge planning in collaboration with the psychiatrist and the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Conducts group therapy and individual /family counseling and other related group sessions.
Assists in patient care planning to ensure continuation of treatment in an atmosphere conducive to preservation of health.
Evaluates the ongoing medical and psychosocial needs for home care planning in order to set up appropriate community services.
Evaluates data gathered in terms of the treatment goals and links the patient to available program and services to provide maximum benefit for each patient while in the hospital and as a continuum after discharge.
Assists patient/family in the procurement of essential equipment to allow optimum and safe function at home.
Assists patient/family in the decision-making process leading to the selection of and placement in an appropriate facility if needed.
Brings voluntary community-based services into play as appropriate to patient and family needs.
Functions as a liaison on behalf of patients with appropriate community agencies.
Evaluates the appropriateness of community services to develop plans to meet patient needs.
Initiate crisis prevention and crisis intervention services as needed to newly discharged patients in coordination with the patient's family and primary caregivers.
Provide coverage for the Inpatient and Partial Hospital Program Behavioral Health Clinicians.
Provide timely communication with managed care companies; providing an accurate, clear and complete account of the case in order to obtain approval for the required level of care.
Maintains knowledge of CMS, DPH, DMH and other regulatory agency standards.
Assist with community relations activities including community contacts and education.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
Perform other work-related duties as requested/directed.