Behavioral Health Clinician (Outpatient Services)

Vinfen•Lowell, MA

11d

About The Position

As a Behavioral Health Clinician (Masters Level / License) you will provide evidence-based practices and outpatient therapeutic interventions to adults and youth experiencing mental health or co-occurring disorders and/or behavioral health concerns. The Behavioral Health Clinician will also: Provide direct therapeutic interventions and support services, in-person and by telehealth, to clients Conduct intake evaluations and on-going assessment to develop treatment plans and determine appropriate interventions to a caseload of clients Ensure recordkeeping/documentation in accordance with internal and external requirements and regulations. Coordinate treatment and care with other providers as needed Work as liaison between Vinfen programs, state agencies, funding sources, and community referral sources Communicate and network with community providers and collaterals to increase 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 About the model: Vinfen Behavioral Health Community Services provides adults and youth with onsite and community-based outpatient behavioral health therapy, mobile crisis services (MCI), crisis stabilization (CCS), and psychopharmacology including medication-assisted treatments. Vinfen Behavioral Health Community Services are designed to support individuals and families in the community, reduce use of emergency rooms for behavioral health crises, increase flexibility of service delivery, and provide seamless access to outpatient, urgent and crisis interventions, increased social support and community-based staff. Team members of the Vinfen Behavioral Health Community Services team enjoy: Paid training and free CEUs Guaranteed licensed supervision Supportive team environments Community and outpatient settings Ability to work with adults and youth Opportunities to run support groups Keywords: LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, clinician, MSW, MA, 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

Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or related field
Valid licensure or eligibility to become LCSW, LMHC, LADC I, or LMFT in Massachusetts is preferred but not required
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
1 to 3 years of experience working with adults with persistent psychiatric conditions or co-occurring disorders
Strong time management & organizational skills, self-motivation, strong writing skills and general computer skills.
Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, SORI, reference, and multi-state background 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
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
Minimum of two years of clinical experience in an outpatient or similar behavioral health (mental health or substance use) setting.
A Master’s degree in appropriate clinical field is required.
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
CPR required within two weeks of hire
CPSS required

Nice To Haves

Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants.
CANS certified preferred.

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, 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.
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!