Behavioral Health Clinician, Emergency Department, 24hrs. Days

UMass Memorial Health•Clinton, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Behavioral Health Clinician within the Emergency Department at UMass Memorial Health. The role involves providing quality treatment to patients with varied mental health and co-occurring disorders. UMass Memorial Health emphasizes that everyone is a caregiver, and this role is crucial in their pursuit of healing for patients, the community, and each other. The position is exempt and has a hiring range of $64,896.00 - $116,812.80. A signing bonus may be available.

Requirements

Graduation and training from an accredited graduate (Masters) program.
Active unrestricted independent license by the Massachusetts Board of Registration: LICSW/LMHC/LMFT/Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
2+ years of experience working within the Human Services field.
Strong diagnostic skills and abilities.
Must have strong and effective communication, organization and time management skills.
Must be able to work as part of a robust multi-disciplinary clinical team.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience working within behavioral health and/ or addictions treatment.

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.
Maintain independent professional licensure and maintain credentialing necessary for specific role.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.